8-Step Traditional Lepinja Recipe for a Cozy Breakfast
Lepinja is a traditional Balkan flatbread perfect for breakfast, it is soft, pillowy, and easy to make. Made with flour, yeast, yogurt, and olive oil, it's a simple recipe with a big flavor. Great with savory or sweet toppings and ready in about 2 hours!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Dough scraper or wooden spoon
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Oven (preheated to 475°F / 245°C)
- Pizza stone or inverted baking tray
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups Warm water
- 1 packet Instant yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar, Salt
- 2 tbsp Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix dough: Stir in yogurt and olive oil. Gradually add flour and salt.
- Knead: On a floured surface, knead 8–10 minutes until elastic.
- First rise: Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (1–1½ hrs).
- Shape: Divide dough into 4 balls and flatten slightly.
- Second proof: Let rest 20–30 minutes while preheating oven.
- Bake: Bake on hot stone at 475°F for 7–10 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool & serve: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing or stuffing.