Pogača bread is a famous bread in the Balkans and Eastern Europe countries. It has different names and recipes. It is even similar to the famous Italian bread Focaccia. Traditionally Pogača bread was baked in wood ovens but now we can still make it at our homes.
The recipe that I’m using today is Macedonian. And to know how to make it please watch the video:
Ingredients:
- 750 g AP flour
- 250 ml lukewarm milk
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 125 ml vegetable oil
- 3 tsp dried instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
Tips:
- The milk should be around 40 C.
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature.
- Make sure that you knead the dough enough at least 10-15 mins
- If you feel that the dough is tough you can add milk one table spoon at a time until you feel the dough is soft.
- Let the dough prove in a warm place until it double in size
- You can create different shapes of Pogača as there are different braiding shapes that you can implement. The one in the video is easy and beautiful.
- After you form the bread leave it again to prove in a warm place for at least an hour.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 180 C for 20-25 mins or until it is golden.
