Best Serbian Pogacha Bread Recipes

SERBIAN "POGACHA" BREAD

Serbian

"Pogacha" is a hearty white bread claimed by Serbians, Croatians and Macedonians. There are as many recipes for it as there are shapes. This one-rise recipe produces a round loaf. Posted for ZWT 4 Eastern Europe region.

Provided by diner524

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 round loaf, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
5 cups flour, plus additional for shaping
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Scald milk and add butter. Allow to cool to lukewarm. Add yeast and sugar and stir until dissolved.
Measure 5 cups flour into work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add milk-yeast mixture, sour cream, oil, egg and salt. Mix well.
Switch to dough hook and knead on medium-low for about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Turn out into a large greased bowl. Flip dough over to grease both sides, cover and let rise until doubled.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Punch down dough and place in a 10-inch round greased pan with high sides (about 3 inches) or handshape into a 10-inch round and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Using a sharp knife or a "lame," slash top of dough three times. Some make an "X" on top. Bake about 1 hour or until instant-read thermometer registers 190 degrees. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990.5, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 115.4, Sodium 780.6, Carbohydrate 131.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 21.9

SERBIAN LENTEN POGACHA BREAD RECIPE

Serbian Lenten Pogacha Bread Recipe image

This recipe for Serbian Lenten pogacha uses no eggs, milk or butter, so it is perfect for a fasting meal.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups warm water (not more than 110 degrees)
1 package active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons oil
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add salt, sugar and oil and stir until completely mixed. Add flour and mix until a cohesive dough forms. Knead until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Heat oven to 300 degrees. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a flat round. Transfer to a sheet pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Prick loaf all over with a fork. Rub top of bread with oil. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes in a warm place. Bake 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 190 degrees. Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.