Delicious Breakfast, Komplet lepinja recipe, Serbian specialty

 

Komplet lepinja recipe (Serbian specialty)

Komplet lepinja is a traditional Serbian dish from the Zlatibor region. It is a rich, delicious bread dish topped with kajmak, eggs and dripping (pretop), then baked until golden brown.

Ingredients.

(Serving 2-4.)

For the Lepinja.

·         500 gram (4 cups) all-purpose flour

·         250 ml (1 cup) warm water

·         7 gram (1 packet) dry yeast

·         1 teaspoon sugar

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         2 tablespoons olive oil

For the filling.

·         2 tablespoons kajmak (or a mixture of butter and cream cheese)

·         2 eggs

·         3 tablespoons pretop (fried meat or butter + beef broth)

Instructions.

Prepare the lepinja.

In a bowl, mix the warm water, sugar and yeast.

Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Add flour, salt and olive oil. Knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).

Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).

Divide dough into portions, shape into loaves and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Assemble and bake.

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Cut off the top of each bun, saving it as a lid.

Spread cream over the bottom half.

Crack an egg on top and pour over the filling.

Replace the lid and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the egg is slightly set but still runny.

Serve.

Best served warm with yogurt or a glass of kefir!