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Pastrmajlija

A thick Macedonian flatbread with a soft, finger-pressed dough, topped with cheese and peppers. It's eaten hot, as a starter or side dish, especially at family gatherings and festivities.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

793 kcal per serving

Protein
28.1 g
Carbohydrates
92.5 g
of which sugars
8.2 g
Fat
31.8 g
Fiber
8.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water with a spoonful of sugar, then leave to foam for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour and salt, add the yeast and 2 tablespoons of oil, then knead for 8 minutes until you have a soft dough.
  3. Leave the dough covered to rise for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  4. Preheat the oven to 240 °C. Grease a large ovenproof dish with the remaining oil.
  5. Press the dough out with your fingertips into the dish, making dimples, then top with the feta and the peppers cut into strips.
  6. Leave to rest for 15 minutes, drizzle with melted butter, then sprinkle with paprika.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are golden. Serve hot.

Variations and tips

Vegan version. Replace the feta with a plant-based cheese and the butter with olive oil.

Using what's easy to find. Feta is available almost everywhere; sweet paprika can be replaced with smoked paprika.

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