Croatian · Dalmatian
Viška Pogača
Vis anchovy, onion and tomato pie
A sealed Adriatic bread pie from Vis filled with anchovies, slow onion and tomato.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Croatian and Dalmatian cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Viška Pogača
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Knead flour, yeast, water, salt and oil into dough and leave to rise.
- 2
Soften onions, add drained tomato and cool, then fold in anchovies and parsley.
- 3
Roll two dough rounds, line a tray with one, add filling and cover with the second.
- 4
Seal, vent and bake at 210°C until deeply golden.
Viška pogača is the filled bread pie of Vis, traditionally enclosing onions and salted fish; tomato distinguishes the Vis version.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served cold or at room temperature.
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