Bosnian Lepinja Bread
Lepinja is a traditional bosnian flatbread that is soft, fluffy, and perfect for serving with various dishes. This recipe yields delicious bread that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
This recipe is lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 30 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include sugar, salt, warm water, olive oil.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, then create a well in the center.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well of the flour mixture.
- Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a round flatbread, about 1/2 inch thick, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.