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    Kosovo Pitalke (Bread from Prizren)

    April 14, 2016 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Kosovo Pitalke is a soft pillowy bread that comes from the Prizren region of Kosovo.  It is delicious right out of the oven and topped with the roasted pepper spread called avjar.  This is a simple recipe and the results are super.  This bread would be lovely with just about any topping. Enjoy

    Kosovo pitalke

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    Kosovo Pitalke (Bread from Prizren)

    Course Bread
    Cuisine Kosovo
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/4 cup warm water
    • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup water you may not use it all
    • water in a spray bottle to spritz the bread just before going into the oven.

    Instructions

    • Heat pizza stone or cast iron skillet in the oven to 320 degrees
    • Mix the first 3 ingredients and set aside until it turns frothy
    • In a bowl, mix the flour and salt together
    • Add in the yeast mixture
    • gradually add water until you make a soft dough ( you likely will not use all the water)
    • Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic
    • oil the dough and cover with cloth
    • Let it rise to double the size
    • Divide the dough into four rounds and flatten with your hand
    • let rise 10 minutes
    • Remove the skillet or stone from the office
    • Dust with flour
    • spray the dough with water just before placing the stone or skillet back in the oven
    • Bake until puffed up, about 7-10 minutes don't open the oven door beforehand
    • Remove and enjoy hot with some avjar.

     

     

    More Kosovo

    • Kosovo Avjar (Roasted Red Pepper Spread)
    • Kosovo Tavë Kosi (Baked Lamb and Rice with Yogurt)
    • Kosovo Sallate (Citrus Salad)
    • Kosovo Kurore (Honey Treats)
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