Somun

Somun

Somun (SOH-moon)

Bosnian Flatbread

Prep Time 1 hour 30 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 248 kcal

Thick, soft, slightly charred flatbread baked in a traditional wood-fired hearth, the essential companion to cevapi.

Nutrition & Info

250 kcal per serving
Protein 8.0g
Carbs 45.0g
Fat 4.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl oven or hearth baking stone

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bread basket

Accompaniments: cevapi, kajmak

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, yeast, salt, sugar. Add water and oil, knead 10 min until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

  3. 3

    Divide into 6 balls, flatten each to 2cm thick rounds.

  4. 4

    Let rest 15 min.

  5. 5

    Bake on a hot baking stone at 250C for 8-10 min until puffed and lightly charred.

  6. 6

    Wrap in a towel to keep soft while serving.

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Did You Know?

Authentic somun is baked in a sac, a domed metal lid covered with hot coals, giving it a unique char pattern.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • mixing bowl
  • oven or hearth
  • baking stone

Accompaniments

cevapi, kajmak

The Story Behind Somun

Somun is the essential bread of Bosnian cuisine, baked in traditional hearths called furuna. In Sarajevo's Bascarsija, dedicated somun bakeries fire up before dawn to supply cevabdzinicas. The bread is inseparable from cevapi culture.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed any meal 📜 Origins: Ottoman era

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