Tutmanik (Cheese Bread )

Brenda.'s Note:

Adapted from Bulgarian Rhapsody By Linda Joyce Forristal. Edited to add.... After a suggestion from a reviewer, I have added 1 tbs of sugar and 1/2 tsp baking soda to the ingredients. I tried it with these additional ingredients and while still moist, it is not overly moist. Thanks so much for the feedback =0)

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 medium eggs
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ lb feta cheese (crumbled)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed

Directions:

1. In medium bowl, mix together yogurt, eggs, oil, feta, salt, and sugar.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Slowly add the yogurt mixture and stir well.
3. Pour into a well-greased 9x9 inch baking dish.
4. Lightly sprinkle with paprika and caraway seeds.
5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Serve warm with butter.

Reviews

[Mama Cee Jay]

This was a different kind of bread for us. We baked longer than indicated and it was still a bit doughy. Maybe we will like better toasted. This was prepared for ZWT4 Eastern European Holiday challenge.

[MamaJ]

This was very good bread. My DH gave it 5 stars, I would give it 4 for flavor but 5 for ease of preparation. It was so quick and easy to prepare that it could be made with any week night meal. I think it would be good with a little parmesan mixed in or sprinkled on top--I don't know how authentic it would be, but it would taste great. Thanks for posting Nick's mom. Made and reviewed for ZWT4.

[**Mandy**]

Nice bread, has kind of cakey texture, I love the fact that there was no kneading, just mix it together and cook it. The flavour was quite mild so I would probably add some garlic as one reviewer suggested if I was to make it again. Made for ZWT 4.