Pogacha (Balkan Cheese Bread)
A soft round loaf filled with salty white cheese and brushed with oil. Tear it apart warm with soup or a salad.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.45 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 407kcal
- 48.9gcarbs
- 2.8gof which sugars
- 16.6gfat
- 7.5gsaturates
- 15.3gprotein
- 2gfibre
- 1.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg and oil and mix to a soft dough.
- 2
Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Roll the dough out to a large round about 1 cm thick. Scatter the feta over the middle, leaving a 3 cm border.
- 4
Gather the edges up over the cheese like a parcel, then turn it over so the seam is underneath. Pat into a round, 22 cm across.
- 5
Place on a lined baking tray, cover and rest for 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
20 min - 6
Brush with the yolk mixed with a splash of milk, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
30 min - 7
Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
