Quick and Simple Bread Recipe : Croatian "Lepinje"

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and is a natural leavening agent.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve dry yeast in lukewarm water and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture and oil to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a round flatbread and place on a baking sheet.

Use an oven-safe bowl full of water and put it at the bottom of the oven.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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