Bosnia and Herzegovina
By Lanie Patterson Period 6 5/8/15
Physical Map
Political Map
Climate and Weather
Culture
Sightseeing and Activities
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Sutjeska National Park
Bascarsija District
Currency, Government, Economy, and Exports
Bosnian Style Cornbread (Razljevak)
- 1 table spoon of cornmeal for dusting
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of semolina flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk, add more as needed
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
Directions:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish and sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornmeal over the bottom of the dish.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil together in a separate large bowl. Mix the flour mixture into the egg mixture until just combined; don't overmix. The batter should be pourable; add more buttermilk as needed to get the right consistency.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
NOTE: This cornbread is very different from the sweet, cake-like American kind. It is more spongy, and has a distinct buttermilk flavor.
Transportation and Lodging
- Day 1 - You arrive at the airport. Go to the Europe Rental Car agency. Then drive to the hotel, which is pretty close. Then go to sleep because it is dark outside.
- Day 2 - Drive to Bascarsija, an old market place in Sarajevo, which is 29 minutes away. A great place to take in the culture and to get souvenirs from the traditional shops and cafes. When done, drive back to hotel and enjoy pool and food.
- Day 3 - Drive to Tunnel of Hope, which is a tunnel dug during the civil war (1990-1995) to bring necessities to the townspeople. It is about 4 minutes away from the hotel, and is a powerful memorial of the war here. When finished with the tour go back to hotel, or stroll around the city.
- Day 4 - Drive to Vrelo Bosne, which is a spring of River Bosna, and is about 14 minutes away. It is a very beautiful natural place to stroll and hike through, and is an exceptional place to take pictures of nature if that is your thing.
- Day 5 - Drive back to Bascarsija. You probably missed the Sebilj Brunnen, which is a wooden fountain by a breathtaking view of the Bosnian Mountains. The public water fountain is cleaned every morning by a local municipality, and a local legend says that if you drink from the fountain, you will return back to Sarajevo.
- Day 6 - Hang around at hotel because you are probably tired from traveling and driving. Take a nap, or go swim in the pool. They also have great food at the hotel.
- Day 7 - Time to go home. But first you got to check out of hotel, drive to airport, and return rental car. You are probably sad, but don't be, because chances are you are coming back because you choose to drink from the fountain. I hope you enjoy your trip.
(costs here include the plane tickets, the rental car, hotel fees, gas for your car, food, and souvenirs.)
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