Breakfast Recipes

Traditional Balkan flatbread, often served warm with butter or cheese. Ingredients (Serves 6–8) 500 g all-purpose flour 250 ml warm water or milk 7 g active dry yeast (or 20 g fresh yeast) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter 1 egg (optional, for brushing) Optional topping: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse salt Preparation Activate the yeast: Mix warm water or milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. Make the dough: In a bowl, c

Fresh white cheese served with a dollop of kajmak Ingredients (Serves 2–4) 200–300 g fresh white cheese (feta-style or Balkan sir) 150–200 g kajmak Fresh bread or flatbread, for serving Optional additions: Sliced tomatoes or cucumbers Olives Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) Preparation Prepare the cheese: Slice or crumble the white cheese and place it on a serving plate. Add kajmak: Spoon kajmak generously over or beside the cheese. Serve: Serve immediately with fresh bread an

Flaky pastry filled with meat, cheese, or spinach, popular across Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 500 g phyllo dough 400 g ground beef or lamb 1 onion, finely chopped 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter Salt and black pepper, to taste 100 ml water or broth (optional, for juiciness) Optional fillings: Crumbled feta or white cheese Spinach (sautéed and drained) Mashed potatoes To Serve: Plain yogurt or sour cream Preparation Prepare the filling: Heat a

Traditional baked breakfast with bread, apples, and quark, common in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 6–8 slices of day-old bread (white or brioche), cut into cubes or slices 3–4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste) 2 tsp ground cinnamon 3 eggs 400 ml milk 50 g butter, melted Optional: raisins or nuts Preparation Prepare the bread and apples: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a baking dish lightly. Layer half the bread, t