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Milena Stijovic
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Proja

Cultural Context

Proja is a traditional Serbian cornbread, often enjoyed as a simple snack or side dish. It has roots in rural kitchens, where corn was a staple crop, and is celebrated for its ease of preparation and comforting flavor. Today, Proja is commonly served at gatherings and is loved for its versatility, with variations incorporating different cheeses or herbs.

SerbianRSside
30 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
4 eggs
400 ml milk
200 ml sunflower oil
200 ml sparkling water
200 g feta cheese
200 g fine cornflour
250 g wheat flour
15-20 g baking powder
some additional salt

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Grease a baking dish with oil.

3

Mix fine cornflour, wheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

4

In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and sparkling water until smooth.

5

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

6

Fold in crumbled feta cheese gently.

7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

8

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

9

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

10

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowlswhiskspatulatoothpick

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

ProjaCornbread

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