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Bosnian · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Traditional Bosnian Boem Šnita

A classic Bosnian dessert made with layers of phyllo dough, ground walnuts, and a sweet syrup.

60 minutes6 servings
Traditional Bosnian Boem Šnita
Photo: BiHVolim · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Melt the butter and brush it over the phyllo dough sheets.
  3. Sprinkle the ground walnuts and sugar mixture over the dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. In a saucepan, combine water, honey, and orange blossom water. Cook until thickened.
  7. Pour the syrup over the baked boem šnita and let it soak in.

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