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Traditional Serbian Proja Cornbread: Light, Cheesy, and Gluten Free

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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
3 eggs
4 tablespoons oil
1.5 cups sparkling water
3 cups cornmeal
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 ounces feta cheese

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 350°F.

2

Prepare an 8x8 square pan with cooking spray.

3

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs.

4

Add 4 tablespoons of oil to the eggs and whisk together.

5

Measure 1.5 cups of sparkling water and add to the mixture.

6

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of cornmeal, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

7

Mix the dry ingredients well to avoid clumps.

8

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined.

9

Crumble in approximately 4 ounces of feta cheese and mix gently.

10

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

8x8 square panmixing bowlswhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

ProjaCornbread

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