SomunSoft Balkan Flatbread

Name: Somun (Soft Balkan Flatbread)
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Bread Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 320 ml Water (lukewarm); 10 g Salt; 20 ml Vegetable Oil

This soft yeast bread bakes into a lightly puffed round with a tender crumb and pale golden crust. It is a common accompaniment for grilled meats, spreads, and hearty stews.

Prep

1h 40m

Cook

15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

498kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

Fat

94g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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500g
Bread Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
320ml
Water (lukewarm)
10g
Salt
20ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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8 steps

01
Combine the bread flour and salt in a large bowl.
02
Stir the active dry yeast into the water and let it stand briefly until dissolved, then add it to the flour with the vegetable oil.
03
Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
04
Cover and let the dough rise for 60 to 75 minutes, until doubled in size.
05
Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into flat rounds.
06
Let the rounds rest for 15 minutes while the oven heats to 230°C (450°F) with a baking tray inside.
07
Place the dough rounds on the hot tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
08
Cool slightly before serving.

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