Belokranjska Pogača

Belokranjska pogača (beh-loh-KRAHN-skah poh-GAH-chah)

Bela Krajina Flatbread

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 308 kcal

A festive flatbread from the Bela Krajina region, enriched with eggs, cottage cheese, and seeds, baked to a golden, slightly sweet crust.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 10.0g

Carbs 40.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl baking sheet rolling pin pastry brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden board

Garnishes: pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds

Accompaniments: butter, cheese

Ingredients

500g all-purpose flour
7g instant yeast
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 eggs
100ml warm milk
80g butter, softened
100g cottage cheese
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 egg yolk for glaze
Coarse salt for topping

Instructions

1
Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add eggs, warm milk, and softened butter. Knead into a smooth dough, about 10 min.
2
Knead in cottage cheese until evenly distributed. Cover and let rise 45 min.
3
Punch down dough, shape into a large round flatbread about 3cm thick on a lined baking sheet.
4
Score the top in a traditional diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
5
Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and coarse salt.
6
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30-35 min until deeply golden. Cool slightly before breaking into pieces.

💡

Did You Know?

Belokranjska pogača is so tied to the identity of Bela Krajina that it appears at every major life event, from births to funerals.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
baking sheet
rolling pin
pastry brush

Garnishing

pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds

Accompaniments

butter, cheese

The Story Behind Belokranjska Pogača

This festive bread from Slovenia's southeastern Bela Krajina region is a symbol of community and celebration. The enriched dough distinguishes it from everyday bread, marking it as something special. The diamond scoring pattern is traditional and helps the bread break evenly for sharing.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed weddings, holidays, celebrations 📜 Origins: Traditional

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!