
Moderate
Pogača / Soft Balkan Buns
Despite its simplicity, this homemade bread exudes rustic elegance, making it a perfect fit for any table, whether for festive occasions or casual dining. Inspired by Balkan traditions, this recipe celebrates “Holiday Bread” or “Holiday Pogaca,” known for its diverse variations and shapes. Its soft, airy crumb and golden crust make it not only a delightful accompaniment to meals but also perfect for creating ideal burger buns. 🍔 Serve the Pogača alongside your favorite stew, or use it as a bun for Pleskavica burgers. Or you can make a crispy, warm Tost with melting cheese using a panini press. Great for sandwiches or just a comforting treat. Pair it with fresh cheese, a glass of kefir, yogurt, or ayran, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal. For a sweet option, spread Nutella on a slice and enjoy it with a glass of milk. 🥛🍞🍔
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Challenging
⏱️
2 hours - 3 hours
🥘
Baking
👽
Many


Moderate
Pogača / Soft Balkan Buns
Despite its simplicity, this homemade bread exudes rustic elegance, making it a perfect fit for any table, whether for festive occasions or casual dining. Inspired by Balkan traditions, this recipe celebrates “Holiday Bread” or “Holiday Pogaca,” known for its diverse variations and shapes. Its soft, airy crumb and golden crust make it not only a delightful accompaniment to meals but also perfect for creating ideal burger buns. 🍔 Serve the Pogača alongside your favorite stew, or use it as a bun for Pleskavica burgers. Or you can make a crispy, warm Tost with melting cheese using a panini press. Great for sandwiches or just a comforting treat. Pair it with fresh cheese, a glass of kefir, yogurt, or ayran, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal. For a sweet option, spread Nutella on a slice and enjoy it with a glass of milk. 🥛🍞🍔
⛰️
Challenging
⏱️
2 hours - 3 hours
🥘
Baking
👽
Many


Moderate
Pogača / Soft Balkan Buns
Despite its simplicity, this homemade bread exudes rustic elegance, making it a perfect fit for any table, whether for festive occasions or casual dining. Inspired by Balkan traditions, this recipe celebrates “Holiday Bread” or “Holiday Pogaca,” known for its diverse variations and shapes. Its soft, airy crumb and golden crust make it not only a delightful accompaniment to meals but also perfect for creating ideal burger buns. 🍔 Serve the Pogača alongside your favorite stew, or use it as a bun for Pleskavica burgers. Or you can make a crispy, warm Tost with melting cheese using a panini press. Great for sandwiches or just a comforting treat. Pair it with fresh cheese, a glass of kefir, yogurt, or ayran, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal. For a sweet option, spread Nutella on a slice and enjoy it with a glass of milk. 🥛🍞🍔
⛰️
Challenging
⏱️
2 hours - 3 hours
🥘
Baking
👽
Many
🧺
INGREDIENTS
OPTIONAL
🔪
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
OPTIONAL
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Preparation
Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, dissolve 10 g of dry yeast in 100 ml of warm milk. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, until frothy. If the yeast does not activate, add a pinch of sugar to help it along.
Prepare the Dough: In a larger bowl or dough mixer, combine 600 g of flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 eggs, the remaining 150 ml of warm milk, and 120 ml of any oil. Add the activated yeast mixture.
Mix and Knead: Mix with a spatula, whisk, or turn on the dough mixer until the dough begins to come together. Knead for about 5-10 minutes, until the dough is soft, elastic, and no longer sticky.
First Rise: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
Shape the Dough: After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it again, then divide it into 28-30 small balls.
Prepare for Baking: Place the dough balls in a greased round baking pan, arranging them closely together. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
Apply Egg and Butter Mixture: Melt 100 g of butter. In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg yolk and mix it with the melted butter. Brush this mixture over the dough balls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake the Pogača: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool and Serve: After baking, brush the top with additional butter and cover with a kitchen towel. Let the Pogača sit in the pan for 15 minutes to keep it fluffy.
Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, dissolve 10 g of dry yeast in 100 ml of warm milk. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, until frothy. If the yeast does not activate, add a pinch of sugar to help it along.
Prepare the Dough: In a larger bowl or dough mixer, combine 600 g of flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 eggs, the remaining 150 ml of warm milk, and 120 ml of any oil. Add the activated yeast mixture.
Mix and Knead: Mix with a spatula, whisk, or turn on the dough mixer until the dough begins to come together. Knead for about 5-10 minutes, until the dough is soft, elastic, and no longer sticky.
First Rise: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
Shape the Dough: After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it again, then divide it into 28-30 small balls.
Prepare for Baking: Place the dough balls in a greased round baking pan, arranging them closely together. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
Apply Egg and Butter Mixture: Melt 100 g of butter. In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg yolk and mix it with the melted butter. Brush this mixture over the dough balls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake the Pogača: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool and Serve: After baking, brush the top with additional butter and cover with a kitchen towel. Let the Pogača sit in the pan for 15 minutes to keep it fluffy.
Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, dissolve 10 g of dry yeast in 100 ml of warm milk. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, until frothy. If the yeast does not activate, add a pinch of sugar to help it along.
Prepare the Dough: In a larger bowl or dough mixer, combine 600 g of flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 eggs, the remaining 150 ml of warm milk, and 120 ml of any oil. Add the activated yeast mixture.
Mix and Knead: Mix with a spatula, whisk, or turn on the dough mixer until the dough begins to come together. Knead for about 5-10 minutes, until the dough is soft, elastic, and no longer sticky.
First Rise: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
Shape the Dough: After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it again, then divide it into 28-30 small balls.
Prepare for Baking: Place the dough balls in a greased round baking pan, arranging them closely together. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
Apply Egg and Butter Mixture: Melt 100 g of butter. In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg yolk and mix it with the melted butter. Brush this mixture over the dough balls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake the Pogača: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool and Serve: After baking, brush the top with additional butter and cover with a kitchen towel. Let the Pogača sit in the pan for 15 minutes to keep it fluffy.
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Bonus recipe
Despite its simplicity, this homemade bread exudes rustic elegance, making it a perfect fit for any table, whether for festive occasions or casual dining. Inspired by Balkan traditions, this recipe celebrates “Holiday Bread” or “Holiday Pogaca,” known for its diverse variations and shapes. Its soft, airy crumb and golden crust make it not only a delightful accompaniment to meals but also perfect for creating ideal burger buns. 🍔 Serve the Pogača alongside your favorite stew, or use it as a bun for Pleskavica burgers. Or you can make a crispy, warm Tost with melting cheese using a panini press. Great for sandwiches or just a comforting treat. Pair it with fresh cheese, a glass of kefir, yogurt, or ayran, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal. For a sweet option, spread Nutella on a slice and enjoy it with a glass of milk. 🥛🍞🍔
Despite its simplicity, this homemade bread exudes rustic elegance, making it a perfect fit for any table, whether for festive occasions or casual dining. Inspired by Balkan traditions, this recipe celebrates “Holiday Bread” or “Holiday Pogaca,” known for its diverse variations and shapes. Its soft, airy crumb and golden crust make it not only a delightful accompaniment to meals but also perfect for creating ideal burger buns. 🍔 Serve the Pogača alongside your favorite stew, or use it as a bun for Pleskavica burgers. Or you can make a crispy, warm Tost with melting cheese using a panini press. Great for sandwiches or just a comforting treat. Pair it with fresh cheese, a glass of kefir, yogurt, or ayran, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal. For a sweet option, spread Nutella on a slice and enjoy it with a glass of milk. 🥛🍞🍔
Despite its simplicity, this homemade bread exudes rustic elegance, making it a perfect fit for any table, whether for festive occasions or casual dining. Inspired by Balkan traditions, this recipe celebrates “Holiday Bread” or “Holiday Pogaca,” known for its diverse variations and shapes. Its soft, airy crumb and golden crust make it not only a delightful accompaniment to meals but also perfect for creating ideal burger buns. 🍔 Serve the Pogača alongside your favorite stew, or use it as a bun for Pleskavica burgers. Or you can make a crispy, warm Tost with melting cheese using a panini press. Great for sandwiches or just a comforting treat. Pair it with fresh cheese, a glass of kefir, yogurt, or ayran, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal. For a sweet option, spread Nutella on a slice and enjoy it with a glass of milk. 🥛🍞🍔
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