Mestinje

Mestinje is a Slovenian word that primarily refers to a type of traditionally made bread, often associated with rural areas and historical cooking practices. It is typically a dense, dark bread made from a combination of rye and wheat flour, though variations exist depending on regional recipes and the availability of ingredients. It is often considered a staple food, particularly in the past, and may be baked in large loaves. Beyond the bread itself, "mestinje" can also refer to the flour mixture used to create the bread. Furthermore, in some dialects or contexts, it may allude to a simple or rustic lifestyle connected to the preparation and consumption of this bread.