Milinka - Bulgarian Breakfast Bread

Milinka is a delightful Bulgarian breakfast bread known for its soft, tender texture and pull-apart design, perfect for sharing with family over a cozy morning meal. This recipe guides you through creating a truly tender and golden crusted pull-apart bread that’s sure to become a breakfast staple.

Ingredients

🌾 600g all-purpose flour
🥛 300ml warm milk
🧂 7g dry yeast
🥚 2 large eggs
🍚 1 tbsp sugar
🌿 2 tbsp vegetable oil
🧈 75g melted butter
🥄 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for topping
🧂 1/2 tsp salt for topping
🍬 Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions

1- Activate the Yeast:

• In a bowl, combine 300ml of warm milk, 7g of dry yeast, 1 tbsp of sugar, and 1 tbsp of flour.
• Mix well and let stand for about 15 minutes until bubbly.

2- Prepare the Dough Base:

• Put 600g of all-purpose flour into the KitchenAid Stand Mixer with the dough hook attached.
• Create a well in the middle.

3- Combine Ingredients:

• Add the activated yeast mixture to the flour well.
• Crack 2 eggs into the flour well.

4- Knead the Dough:

• Start the mixer on low speed, gradually increasing as ingredients blend into a soft dough.
• Continue kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

5- Weigh the Dough:

• Transfer the dough out of the mixer.
• It should weigh approximately 1 kg (1030g).

6- Prepare Baking Pans:

• Grease two springform baking pans, a 10-inch and a 7-inch, generously with melted butter.

7- Form the Dough Balls:

• Divide the dough into 36 equal pieces, around 28g each.
• Roll each piece into a smooth, round ball.

8- Arrange in the Pans:

• Place 24 balls in the 10-inch pan.
• Place 12 balls in the 7-inch pan, leaving space for expansion.

9- Oil the Dough Balls:

• Use a silicone brush to lightly brush all dough ball surfaces with 2 tbsp of vegetable oil.

10- Proof the Dough:
- Cover the pans with a tea towel.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

11- Prepare the Topping:
- Combine 75g melted butter, 2 tbsp flour, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until smooth.

12- Apply the Topping:
- Spoon the butter mixture over each dough ball.

13- Bake the Milinka:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tops are lightly golden.

14- Serve:
- Remove from the oven, release from pans.
- Dust with powdered sugar before enjoying warm, if desired.

Prep Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Total Time: Approx. 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 8-10
Calories: Approx. 240 per serving
Nutrition per serving: Proteins: 6g, Fats: 10g, Carbohydrates: 32g
Equipment: KitchenAid Stand Mixer with dough hook, Metal Measuring Spoons, 10-inch Le Creuset Springform Pan, 7-inch Springform Pan, Digital Kitchen Scale, Silicone Brush, White Tea Towel, Metal Sieve/Sifter, Light Grey Speckled Serving Plate

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the milk for activating yeast is warm but not hot to maintain yeast activity.
• Weigh each dough ball for uniform size and even cooking.
• Generously butter the baking surfaces for easy detachment post-baking.

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Milinka - Bulgarian Breakfast Bread