Janška vezivka

Janška vezivka is a traditional sweet bread originating from Janče, located on the eastern side of Ljubljana. This festive bread is made with a combination of flour, butter, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, rum, and vanilla sugar. Once risen, one part of the smooth dough is shaped into birds, ribbons, braids, or flowers, and the bread is then brushed with a mixture of milk and beaten eggs, while the dough shaped are stuck on top. The bread is baked, brushed with melted butter, then left to cool down before serving. Janška vezivka used to be prepared for people who were celebrating their name days, as well as for similar festive occasions.