Pogača sa Maslinama i Rujnom Paprikom
A savory, rustic bread, this Pogača is enriched with the briny flavor of olives and the subtle smoky-sweetness of dried rujna paprika (a type of sweet red pepper). It's perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g All-purpose flour
- 250 ml Warm milk
- 7 g Active dry yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 large Eggs(beaten, for dough)
- 50 ml Vegetable oil
- 100 g Pitted black olives(chopped)
- 2 tbsp Dried rujna paprika (sweet red pepper flakes)
- 1 large Egg yolk(beaten with 1 tbsp milk, for brushing)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the yeast mixture, beaten egg, and vegetable oil into the well. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6
Punch down the dough and knead in the chopped olives and rujna paprika until evenly distributed.
- 7
Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 9
Brush the top of the pogača with the egg yolk and milk mixture.
- 10
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
- 11
Let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- ✓If you can't find rujna paprika, a good quality sweet smoked paprika can be substituted, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- ✓For a crispier crust, place a small oven-safe dish with water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking.
🔄 Variations
- Add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a more intense flavor.
- Incorporate a tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary.
- Mix in some crumbled feta cheese for a salty tang.