Macedonian Pizza Pastrmajlija Recipe
A traditional Macedonian oval-shaped "pizza" topped with seasoned pork and eggs, offering a hearty, savory flavor without tomato sauce or cheese
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 3 tbsp lukewarm milk
- ½ cup lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp lard (divided)
Toppings:
- 2 cups cubed pork (loin or cured ham)
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Marinate Pork: Cube pork, season with cayenne, salt, and pepper; refrigerate.Prepare Dough: Mix yeast, sugar, flour, and milk; let froth. Add water/oil, knead 10 minutes, and let rise 45 minutes.Shape Dough: Divide into 4 ovals (¼-inch thick), spread lard, press meat into center, fold edges.Bake: 12–15 minutes at 425°F until meat cooks. Brush crust with whisked egg, pour remaining egg over meat, bake 5–7 more minutes.Serve: Cool slightly; pair with pickled peppers or Shopska salad.
Notes
- ubstitute lard with olive oil for a lighter version.
- For crispier crust, use a pizza stone preheated to 500°F.
- Marinate pork overnight for deeper flavor.