Breakfast: Бурек са сиром (Burek sa Sirom) – Breakfast: Cheese-Filled Pastry

Breakfast Бурек са сиром is a flaky phyllo pastry filled with tangy cheese and eggs, coiled or layered and baked until golden. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to stretch dough, layer fillings, and bake this Balkan classic.

Though often associated with Bosnia, burek is beloved across Croatia. The saying “Бурек за доручак, дан без муке” (“Burek for breakfast, a day without struggle”) reflects its satisfying richness. At MUNCH CLASSES, we explore how burek shops became morning landmarks in cities like Zagreb and Split.