5 from 3 votes
Lepinja Bread (Flatbread from the Balkans)
Lepinja are flatbread rolls typical of the Balkans. Made with yoghurt and milk, they are soft and fluffy and are the perfect accompaniment to a Balkan-style kebabs or any sandwich!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
542 kcal
Course:
Bread
Ingredients
- 850 g Strong white bread flour
- 14 g dried active yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 ml water
- 200 ml milk whole
- 100 g natural yoghurt
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl (the stand mixer bowl that you'll use, to make things easier)
- Add the warmed milk, yoghurt and water. Mix utill the dough has formed. Knead with dough hook attached, for 5 minutes. The dough will be sticky and this is ok.
- Place in the dough in a different bowl which has been lightly oiled. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Knock back the dough with your hands and knead for 2 mins until smooth. Divide the dough into equal parts. Shape each part into a ball and flatten with your hand (about finger thickness).
- Place the flatbreads onto a baking sheet which has been lined with baking paper. Leave to rise for an extra 5 minutes.
- Make slits on top of each flatbead, sprinkle with water and cumin seeds. Dust lightly with some flour. Bake in a hot oven at 220°c for 10 minutes or until risen and golden.
- Remove from oven and wrap immediately in a tea towel (or just cover the tray). Serve warm or cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
414mg
(17%)
Potassium
212mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.