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Easy 50 min~210 kcal 4/10
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Proja
A Serbian cornbread with cornmeal, yogurt, eggs, oil, and crumbly white cheese, baked into tender breakfast squares.
Easy⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 8~285 kcal🇷🇸 Serbian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 30 min cook 8 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep12 min
- Resting/Marinating8 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Cornmeal
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Flour
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Yogurt
- 3 adet Eggs
- 220 gr White cheese
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 paket Baking powder
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
For serving
- 4 bardak Ayran
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C and lightly oil the tray.
- 2
Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk the yogurt, eggs, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl.
- 4
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold in the white cheese in large pieces.
- 5
Spread the batter in the tray and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cornmeal batter for 30 minutes until the top browns and the center sets.
30 min30:00 - 7
Rest the tray bread for 8 minutes and serve warm with ayran.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not mash the white cheese completely; small pieces turn into salty pockets inside the baked batter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve proja in warm squares for a weekend breakfast with ayran, tomatoes, and optional olives.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~285
kcal calories
8
g protein
34
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 48%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Proja make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Proja take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 8 minutes of passive resting; 50 minutes in total.Is Proja difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Proja have?
Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 34g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Proja contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Proja belong to?
This recipe belongs to Serbian cuisine.How many ingredients does Proja need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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