Pogača! Bake Slovenian Bread With Me

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while margarine is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and richer, while sour cream is usually less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Activate the yeast by mixing 15 grams of fresh yeast with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 deciliter of lukewarm water, and 2 spoons of plain flour. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Add 500 grams of flour (minus the 3 teaspoons used for the yeast), 300 milliliters of lukewarm water, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until it is uniform and not sticky.

Coat a bowl with a little oil, place the dough in the bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Gently coax the risen dough out of the bowl and shape it into a dome, ensuring the center is higher than the edges.

Make deep lines in the dough about an inch apart using a spatula, without cutting all the way to the pan.

Brush the top with an egg wash (beaten egg with a little water) and sprinkle with salt.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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