Balkan style flat bread - Lepinja - Somun

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and milk to the dry ingredients.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.

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

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

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

Shape each portion into a flat round disc.

Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with olive oil and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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