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Bosnian · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Homemade Hercegovacka Sirnica

A traditional Bosnian cheese-filled pastry made with layers of dough and a creamy cheese filling.

40 minutes4 servings
Homemade Hercegovacka Sirnica
Photo: BiHVolim · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 8 equal squares.
  3. Place a spoonful of grated cheese on each square.
  4. Brush edges with egg wash (egg + milk).
  5. Fold the pastry squares into triangles and press the edges.
  6. Brush with additional butter and sprinkle with sugar and salt.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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