Simit-pogacha

Simit-pogacha is a traditional North Macedonian specialty originating from Skopje. It consists of a bun that is stuffed with - you'd never guess it – burek, which is a flaky layered pie that's typically filled with meat, cheese, or greens. However, the burek that is used in simit-pogacha is plain and not filled with anything. This unusual dish is traditionally consumed for breakfast or during the morning. Because it's quite dry, locals eat it with yogurt. In Turkey, the dish is known as Skopska simit-pogacha, and in Skopje, only one baker is still making simit-pogacha using traditional methods - with yeast made from smashed chickpeas, which gives the bun a unique flavor.