Bulgarian bread recipe

Got this recipe from my Bulgarian mother-in-law (took notes while she made it, and have made it since). This makes a lot, so feel free to halve it - I often do, but it also freezes really well. It's a day's project, but well worth it - we love the combination of the lemon zest and the rummy raisins in this fresh bread. The braiding is the traditional form, but I have also made this in small loaf pans just to save time, and rolls are yummy too. Be careful not to cook too long - you will lose…

Welcome to this month’s Eat the World Recipe challenge ! In this group, Evelyn from CulturEatz hosts by picking a country of the month,...

Adelina Roberts on Instagram: "Here’s our traditional Bulgarian Easter bread called “kozunak” and the recipe in detail. Every Bulgarian woman makes it and it’s truly the best for this wonderful holiday. And don’t forget my Easter code for 20% off my digital book, it’s only for 3 days, it ends Monday at 10:30pm. Use CODE: EASTER20. For the sweet starter: 35g active starter(100% hydration) 70g water 150g flour 20g sugar Knead well and let it ferment overnight(10-12h at 75F) For the first…

Tutmanik or Mesenitza is a well known and popular Bulgarian cheese bread baked especially with Feta cheese. Every village, every region and even every family have their own way of preparing this cheese bread and also the name get changes depending upon how they are prepared. Thats why i couldnt stop myself to name this dish's title with both Tutmanik or Mesenitza. Obviously the shapes,recipes and the name may varies but the basic ingredient remains the same. Yes the basic ingredient for…

Mekitsi is a Bulgarian fried dough recipe that can be made for breakfast or brunch. Similar to donuts, but it can be eaten with powdered sugar (for sweet lovers) or some cheese (as a savory variation).

This Bulgarian Easter bread recipe (also served at Christmas), known as kozunak, is a slightly sweet yeast-raised bread with raisins.

Sweet Traditional Bulgarian Easter Bread Kozunak, stringy texture and amazing flavor.

In Bulgaria we celebrate the first steps a child takes and honestly to me, that's a big of deal. Making the first steps, the beginning of the "exploration" phase in the child's life, it's huge and it deserves a celebration. We celebrate it as a "coming of age" thing, but earlier version. All the relatives get invited, the oldest woman in the household ( or an unmarried one) makes a special bread ( pitka or pita) to be used as a part of the tradition. The mother provides a large, brand new…

This is a recipe found in the cookbook, European Delights: A Sweet Journey Through Europe

Banitsa is a traditional Bulgarian cheese pie made with cheese, yogurt and eggs. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack and it’s best enjoyed warm!