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Proja
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Proja

The proja is a traditional flatbread from the Balkan region that is made from cornmeal. It is called proha in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Balkan

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • butter or margarine, for the mold
Equipment
  • Stand mixer

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 480 F (250 C).
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix all the ingredients with the flat beater and knead until obtaining a semi-liquid, homogeneous, lump-free dough.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 10-inch (24 cm) square baking dish previously greased with butter or margarine.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes at 480 F (250 C). Then, lower the oven temperature to 300 F (150 C), and bake for 10 additional minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes of baking, insert a toothpick into the proja. If it is dry, it is fully baked. If not, continue baking for 5 minutes.
  6. Cut the proja into 3-inch (8 cm) squares to serve.

Notes

  • You can optionally add crumbled feta cheese to the dough.