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Bosnian Pita Krompirusa

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🥔 Savor flaky, hand-stretched dough encasing grated potatoes and onions in this traditional Bosnian pita – crispy outside, soft inside for a hearty, satisfying vegetarian meal!
🥧 Quick to prep with resting dough, budget-friendly using simple ingredients, pairs perfectly with yogurt or tea for authentic Balkan comfort any day!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 300 grams plain flour

– 180 milliliters lukewarm water

– 1 tablespoon sunflower oil

– ½ teaspoon salt

– 600 grams waxy potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated

– 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

– 1½ teaspoons salt, adjust to taste

– ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

– 4 tablespoons sunflower oil, plus extra for brushing

– Additional sunflower oil or butter for brushing

– 3 tablespoons water to sprinkle during baking

Instructions

1-First Step: Make the dough In a bowl, combine 300 grams plain flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually mix in 180 milliliters lukewarm water and 1 tablespoon sunflower oil to form a soft dough. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes so it stretches without tearing.

2-Second Step: Prepare the filling Mix 600 grams coarsely grated waxy potatoes with 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped. Add 1½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 4 tablespoons sunflower oil. Squeeze the mixture to remove excess liquid, which prevents soggy dough and helps the crust stay crisp.

3-Third Step: Stretch the dough and fill Dust your surface with flour. Roll the dough into a rectangle, then stretch to paper-thin. Trim thick edges so the whole sheet cooks evenly. Spread the potato mixture along one long edge, leaving a small border, then drizzle with a little extra oil.

4-Fourth Step: Roll and shape Roll the dough into a log and coil into a spiral, or cut into lengths for a greased baking dish. Brush the top with sunflower oil. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) and let the pie rest briefly while the oven heats.

5-Final Step: Bake, sprinkle moisture, and serve Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden and crisp. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons water halfway through baking to add moisture inside without losing the crust crunch. Rest the pie for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing so the filling settles.

Last Step:

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Notes

🥔 Choose waxy potatoes for ideal texture – they hold shape and release just enough moisture.
💧 Squeeze filling thoroughly to avoid soggy pie; rest dough fully for tear-free stretching.
🖌️ Brush oil generously and add water midway for perfect crisp crust with soft interior.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Dough Resting: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Bosnian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 pie
  • Calories: 555 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1175mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 86g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg