Pinca
Pinca (also pogača, sirnica or pinza or ´´´Osterpinze’´´) is a traditional Dalmatian, Istrian, Bay of Kotor and Austria Easter sweet roll. It is also popular in the Goriška region of Slovenia, the Slovenian Littoral, western Croatia in parts of the Province of Trieste and Gorizia of Italy and of Austria.
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| Alternative names | Sirnica, Pinza |
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| Type | Sweet roll |
| Place of origin | Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Italy |
| Region or state | Dalmatia, Bay of Kotor, Istria, Gorizia, Trieste |
| Main ingredients | Flour, yeast, raisins, zest |
| Variations | Titola, pupa, colomba, and jajarica |
Description
It is a sweet bread loaf with the sign of a cross, which is carved in with a knife before baking, on the upper side.
Usage
Pinca is eaten to celebrate the end of Lent, because it contains many eggs. Together with Easter eggs, pinca has remained the centrepiece of the family Easter breakfast in areas where it is eaten. In urban areas it is increasingly the only item taken to Easter Mass for blessing, and is often given to guests as a symbol of good wishes.