Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread
Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread bakes into tender, springy rolls with thin, crackly golden tops and a rich hint of olive oil. The dough’s gentle sweetness and airy crumb make it perfect alongside hearty stews, grilled meats, or a simple cheese plate. Serve warm for dinner or as a comforting snack with butter or ajvar.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the milk and water in a pot over low heat. Warm, stirring constantly, until an instant-read thermometer in the pot reads 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Remove from the heat. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Pour the mixture into a cup or other cylindrical glass; sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit until the yeast is frothy and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead quickly for 5 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball. Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the dough; toss it around the bowl a few times to coat evenly with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Return the dough to the work surface and punch it down. Lightly oil your hands with a little olive oil and knead again for 1 minute. Divide into 5 balls. Flatten the balls into thick rectangles. Place the rectangles of dough on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with a thin coat of olive oil. Let rest for 20 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) while the dough rests.
- 6
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Switch to the broil setting until the tops of the rolls turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from the baking sheet and allow to cool completely. Cut the rolls in half lengthwise.
- Calories 302.93 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 8.75 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 42.41 g 15%
- Total Fat 10.23 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.97 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 22.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.67 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 43.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 56.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 21.32 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pogacha Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread is made with 6 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Milk, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 302.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Milk, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 302.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread healthy?
- Pogacha-Style Soft Chewy Balkan Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 302.93 calories and 8.75 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.46 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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