From Rog’s Cookbook: Hand-Stretched Dough

In the Cooking Lab, we continue the workshop series From Rog’s Cookbook, dedicated to the basics of good and efficient cooking. Together, we prepare classic and iconic dishes and desserts, while learning the techniques that help dishes truly succeed. The series is intended for anyone who would like to strengthen their cooking skills, improve their techniques and better understand the processes behind cooking.

This time, we will focus on hand-stretched dough — the basis for many traditional dishes, such as štruklji, strudels, burek, gibanica and many others.

In the workshop, we will learn the process and technique of making hand-stretched dough and use it to prepare different dishes. We will make both boiled dishes, such as štruklji, and baked dishes, such as strudels. We will prepare savoury and sweet versions, and collect ideas for different snacks and homemade dishes.

Each participant will prepare their own dough, stretch it, choose a filling and decide on the method of cooking or baking. Through the process, we will show that there is no need to be afraid of making hand-stretched dough — the method is simple once you know a few tricks, develop a feel for the dough and practise.

The workshop is practical and suitable for anyone who would like to master the technique of making hand-stretched dough and use it confidently at home. No prior knowledge is required.

The workshop will take place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, from 16:00 to 20:00 in the Cooking Lab.

Please bring a food container, as you will be able to take the prepared dishes home.

About the mentor

The workshop will be led by Iva Verbnik, MSc in food technology, who has been researching nutrition and its impact on health for 35 years. She is especially interested in preserving the knowledge of home cooking and leads workshops on traditional dishes such as štruklji, žlikrofi, potica and other homemade dishes.

Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The programme is held in Slovenian unless stated otherwise.

The programme is intended for participants aged 14 and above, unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at kuhanje@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!