World Flavors Cookbook

Pogacha

Name: Pogacha
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: North Macedonia
Ingredients: 1kg flour, 1 cube fresh yeast, 500ml milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, sesame seeds

A beautifully decorated traditional bread, often served for celebrations and ceremonies.

Cuisine: North Macedonia

Ingredients

1kg flour, 1 cube fresh yeast, 500ml milk, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar. 2. Mix with flour, eggs, and salt to make a soft dough. 3. Let it rise for 1 hour. 4. Shape the dough into a decorative pattern in a round pan. 5. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden.