Round loaf (погача/питка) by Sabina Hristova
"The loaf is a type of white bread, which is traditionally prepared in Bulgaria for holidays such as Easter and Christmas."
Serves 6 | Prep Time 2-3 hours | Cook Time 40-45 minWhy I Love This Recipe
In Bulgaria, we make Round loaf for holidays associated with love, family and fertility.
Even at a wedding we make Round loaf. The newlyweds break it and in which is the larger piece, he will command at home. This bread is a symbol of abundance and gathers the whole family around the table.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 kg. flour
400 ml. warm water
1 packet of butter
4 eggs
1 packet of yeast
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp sugar
sesame seeds
Directions
One cube of yeast is mixed with 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. sugar, a little flour and 100 ml. warm water, to the density of boza. The mixture is expected to bubble.
The eggs must be put out of the refrigerator beforehand to room temperature. It is important for the rising of the bread.
2 eggs + 4 tbsp. oil + 1 tbsp. sugar + 1 tbsp. salt + 1kg. flour + 300 ml. lukewarm water mix and knead a soft dough. It remains to be doubled in volume. Stir again and beat 100 times (on the table or kitchen counter). The dough should be divided into 6-7 balls. Each ball is rolled to the size of a large plate. Grease with oil, without the latter. The arranged rolled layers are rolled up to 1 cm thick, greased with oil and rolled into a roll. It is also greased with oil, twisted and cut and arranged in a pre-greased pan.
Leave to rise again until the dough fills the whole pan. After rising, spread with 2 egg yolks, mixed with oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 190-200 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.
Enjoy!
