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Tsatsa

Tsatsa is a traditional round Bulgarian bread with a soft crumb and golden crust, often baked for holidays and family rituals. It is shared by hand, served with salt or cheese.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Dorure

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

244 kcal per serving

Protein
9.3 g
Carbohydrates
43.1 g
of which sugars
1.6 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
2.4 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 and sugar in the lukewarm water, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and the olive oil.
  3. Knead for 10 minutes until you have a soft, elastic dough that no longer sticks to your hands.
  4. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough into a large flattened ball, place it on a floured tray and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame if you like.
  7. Bake at 200 °C for 35 minutes, until the crust is deep golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

Variations and tips

Version without egg wash. For a vegan bread, simply brush with a little olive oil.

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