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Somun – Bosnian flatbread
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Somun – Bosnian flatbread

Soft, airy flatbread with a distinctive pattern, often served with grilled dishes in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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100 min total
6 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • 1.1 lb Bread flour
  • about 0.2 oz Instant yeast
  • 1½ cup Lukewarm water
  • 1½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • about 1.1 oz Flour for shaping

Instructions

  1. 1

    Knead and rise

    1. Mix the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add the water and knead for 8 minutes into a soft dough. Cover and rise for 1 hour.
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Shape the breads

    1. Heat the oven and a baking sheet to 250°C. Divide the dough into six pieces, press them flat, and make a light diamond pattern with your fingertips.
    250°C
    Oven
  3. 3

    Bake the somun

    1. Transfer the breads to the hot sheet and bake for 7–10 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cover with a clean towel for 10 minutes for a soft crust.
    250°C
    Oven

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Nutrition

Calories

220kcal

Protein

7g

Fat

1g

Carbs

44g

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