Get ready to bake the fluffiest and lightest pogacas with this delightful recipe. Perfect for those who adore soft, airy breads, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These pogacas are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with your baking skills.
Why You'll Love This: These pogacas are incredibly soft and fluffy, offering a satisfying texture with each bite. The process of making them is therapeutic and enjoyable, especially when you see how beautifully they rise. They're versatile too – serve them warm for breakfast, as a snack, or pair them with your favorite meals.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for breakfast gatherings, brunches, picnics, or as a delightful addition to your tea or coffee time. These pogacas also make great appetizers or side dishes for dinners and are sure to be a hit at any potluck or family gathering.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- 2 cups warm milk
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 6 cups flour (added gradually)
- 100g melted butter
- For the top:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon milk
- Butter for brushing
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except butter. Gradually add flour while kneading.
- Once the dough is formed, incorporate the melted butter and then knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the risen dough into 12 pieces, roll each into a ball, and let them rest covered for 15 minutes.
- Shape each piece as shown in the video and place them on a baking tray. Let them rise again for 20 minutes.
- Brush the tops with a mixture of egg yolk and milk.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 30-35 minutes.
- After baking, brush the pogacas with butter and cover them with a clean cloth for 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy your fluffy and light pogacas!