🇲🇰 North Macedonian Cuisine

Pastrmajlija

Macedonian Meat Pizza

Prep Time 2 hours

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 468 kcal

An oval-shaped flatbread topped with seasoned cubes of lamb or chicken, baked until golden and served with a shower of paprika.

Ingredients

1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, water, and oil into a soft dough. Knead 10 min. Rise 1 hour.
2 Season meat with paprika, salt, pepper, and diced onion.
3 Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll each into an oval shape.
4 Press meat mixture firmly into dough surface.
5 Beat eggs and brush over the meat.
6 Bake at 220°C for 20-25 min until bread is golden and meat is cooked through.

Did You Know?

Pastrmajlija is so beloved in Shtip, its city of origin, that an annual festival celebrates it with competitions for the best version.