préseljen
Præseljen is a traditional dish originating from the region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a type of savory pastry, often described as a layered cake or pie, made with thinly rolled dough. The dough is typically prepared from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, then meticulously stretched to be very thin. These thin layers are then brushed with fat, such as butter or oil, before being layered together.
The filling for præseljen can vary greatly, but common ingredients include ground meat (often beef or lamb),
The preparation of præseljen is known for being labor-intensive, particularly the process of stretching the dough.