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Serbian Lepinja Bread

Cultural Context

Lepinja bread is a traditional Serbian flatbread, often served with grilled meats or used for sandwiches. Its soft texture and slightly chewy crust make it a favorite at family gatherings and celebrations. This bread is versatile and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it a staple in Serbian cuisine and beyond, with variations found throughout the Balkans.

SerbianRSother
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500g bread flour
15g sea salt
14g dry active yeast
10g sugar
400g warm water

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and works well for baking.

1

Add yeast & sugar to warm water. Let rest until bubbly.

2

Add flour and salt to the bubbly mixture.

3

Knead the dough for 8 minutes with a dough hook.

4

Cover the dough until it doubles in size.

5

Cut and shape the dough into balls.

6

Let the shaped dough rise until doubled.

7

Flatten each ball to roughly 1/2 inch thick.

8

Let rise again for 5 minutes.

9

Bake on a preheated stone at the highest oven temperature (550°F) with the broiler on for nice leopard spots.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

dough hookovenbaking stone

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

LepinjaLepinja Bread

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