Belokranjska pogača

Belokranjska pogača is a flatbread from the White Carniola region of Slovenia, standing 3 to 4 centimeters tall with a round shape marked by distinctive crossed line patterns on its golden surface. The recipe uses flour, yeast, water, milk, and salt, with caraway seeds and coarse salt decorating the top.

This flatbread emerged in the 15th century when Uskok settlers from Croatia and Serbia moved into the White Carniola region. Their baking traditions became rooted in the area and continue to shape how this bread is made today.

The bread is meant to be torn along its scored lines rather than cut, a practice that encourages sharing and togetherness during meals. This tradition remains central to how people in the region eat and enjoy this flatbread together.

This flatbread is best enjoyed fresh, as it dries out quickly and loses its soft texture over time. It works well for sharing at meals and pairs nicely with other local dishes from the region.

This flatbread earned the European Union protected designation of origin, becoming the fourth Slovenian food product to receive this recognition. The certification marks its deep connection to the region's traditions and heritage.