Recipe for cooking cesnica - serbian christmas bread
Recipes from Poland and Hungary :: Polish and Hungarian Quick and Yeast Breads
7 3/4 c. flour
3 Tbsp. yeast
1 c. shortening
2 tsp. salt
Warm water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
Combine flour, yeast, shortening and salt. Knead with enough warm water to moisten until dough separates from hands. Dough should be firm, not tacky.
Put dough on greased pan. Let rise for 10 mins. in warm area. Perforate dough with fork. Insert clean coin (quarter or gold dollar) and spread dough flat like a pizza.
Bake for 25 mins. until brown.
Makes 16 servings.
Approximate values per serving: 349 calories, 14 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 7 g protein, 49 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 268 mg sodium, 35 percent calories from fat
