Greek bougatsa ranked among world’s best breakfasts

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The Greek favorite, Bougatsa, has earned a prestigious spot in the Taste Atlas ranking of the world’s top 100 best breakfasts, landing in 4th place, according to tovima.com

When visiting a Greek bakery, it can be tough to choose between savory options like spanakopita or tiropita, but when it comes to satisfying a sweet craving, Bougatsa is the perfect choice. This traditional Greek pie has gained global recognition for its deliciousness, securing its place among the world’s best breakfasts, according to Taste Atlas.

Bougatsa’s name comes from the Byzantine Greek word “πογάτσα” (pogátsa), which traces its origins to the Roman phrase “pānis focācius,” meaning “hearth bread.” This later evolved into the Italian focaccia. Bougatsa was brought to Greece by refugees from Constantinople in the early 1920s and became particularly popular in Northern Greece, especially in Thessaloniki and Serres. Today, you can find it all over the country, with varieties that include custard-filled (“bougatsa cream”) and cheese-filled options.

The version highlighted by Taste Atlas, bougatsa cream, is made with thin layers of phyllo dough and a creamy semolina custard, dusted with sugar and cinnamon.

In the global ranking, Malaysia’s roti canai, a pan-fried flatbread, claimed the top spot, followed by Serbia’s komplet lepinja, a flatbread with cream and egg, in second place. Brazil’s pão de queijo (cheese bread) came in third, just ahead of Bougatsa.

Source: tovima.com

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