Bolonjska Pogača
A savory, rustic bread often baked for celebrations, featuring a rich filling of cheese, herbs, and sometimes meat or vegetables. It's a hearty and flavorful dish deeply rooted in Montenegrin tradition.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g All-purpose flour
- 250 ml Warm water
- 7 g Active dry yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 50 ml Olive oil
- 300 g Feta cheese(crumbled)
- 150 g Kajmak or sour cream
- 2 large Eggs
- 50 g Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 20 g Fresh dill(chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 for brushing Egg yolk
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Activate yeast in warm water with sugar for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Mix to form a soft dough.
- 4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5
While the dough rises, prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, kajmak (or sour cream), eggs, chopped parsley, dill, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 6
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two portions, one slightly larger than the other.
- 7
Roll out the larger portion of dough to fit the bottom of a greased baking dish (approx. 9x13 inch).
- 8
Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough base.
- 9
Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling. Tuck the edges to seal.
- 10
Brush the top with the egg yolk. Score the top lightly with a knife in a decorative pattern.
- 11
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 12
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the dough is well-kneaded for a good texture.
- ✓Don't overfill the pogača, as it can make it difficult to seal.
- ✓Adjust the amount of cheese and herbs to your preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add finely chopped cooked meat (pork or lamb) to the filling.
- Include sautéed onions or spinach for added flavor and texture.
- Use a mix of cheeses like caciocavallo or young goat cheese.