European Commission protects Slovenska potica

Slovenska potica is a traditional Slovenian dessert and one of the most recognisable Slovenian dishes. It is often considered the ambassador for Slovenia. The fact that it is now protected will additionally help improving its worldwide visibility. On this occassion, Jože Podgoršek, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food in Slovenia, stressed that "there is no other dish that would symbolise the festive menu of Slovenians better than potica. Slovenia holds this year's title of the European Region of Gastronomy. In this context, the protection represents an additional confirmation and encouragement to believe in traditional Slovenian dishes prepared by hard-working hands and to exploit their full potential. This will further increase Slovenia's recognition as a country that is proud of its tradition and knows how to prepare culinary wonders using only the best of local ingredients from our countryside, which are produced by our farmers.”

Potica is almost considered a national symbol, which has been decorating festive tables of Slovenians for centuries. There are over 100 different types of potica. It is said that there are as many delicious recipes for the fillings as there are different housewives. However, there is only one Slovenska potica, which is protected for its unique dough, fillings and form. The protected Slovenska potica may be prepared with five different traditional fillings: walnut, walnut and raisin, raisin, tarragon or tarragon with cottage cheese. The traditional mould for baking Slovenska potica is called potičnik, which gives potica its only possible shape. Slovenska potica is a ring-shaped loaf with a hole in the middle and with smooth or fluted sides. It must have at least three to four turns and it may have an additional one or two if baked in a larger potičnik. The smallest Slovenska potica may be baked in a potičnik with a bottom diameter of 14 cm. Producers who want to manufacture the protected Slovenska potica (TSG) must first be certified, while other producers may continue to use the names of potica, orehova potica or similar.

Read more intriguing facts about potica, the delicious queen of festive dishes, and learn how to make it by yourself.

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