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Albanian Soda Bread (Albanian Kulac)

Yields14 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

Albanian soda bread or kulac as they call it, is a traditional bread recipe with a crunchy crust. It's an easy and least expensive way to put bread on the table.

Kulac Baked Featured

 4 cups flour
 3 tsp baking powderdouble acting
 1 tsp salt
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 ½ cups buttermilkas substitute 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup water
 1 egg
1

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 400° F. Brush a 9 inch baking pan or heavy bottom skillet with oil.

2

Gently combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.

3

Slightly beat the egg with the milk and olive oil and stir in to the flour mixture.

4

Knead the dough until all the ingredients are fully moistened. Turn the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it into a round dome shaped loaf about 9 inch diameter.

5

Transfer the dough into the oiled baking tray and score the top with a sharp knife.

6

Bake the loaf until golden brown, about 40 minutes.

7

Once removed from oven, allow soda bread or kulac to cool for 15 minutes in a cooling rack. Cover the bread with a plastic wrap in order to increase shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 14


Amount Per Serving
Calories 290Calories from Fat 96.79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.63g17%

Saturated Fat 1.74g9%
Trans Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 13.64mg5%
Sodium 238.15mg10%
Potassium 113.46mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 40.84g14%

Dietary Fiber 1.37g6%
Sugars 1.99g
Protein 6.85g14%

Vitamin A 1.55%
Vitamin C 0.29%
Calcium 17.39%
Iron 7.62%
Vitamin D 58.05%
Vitamin E 9.53%
Vitamin K 1.03%
Thiamin 14.60%
Riboflavin 12.45%
Niacin 8.46%
Vitamin B6 3.12%
Folate 13.98%
Vitamin B12 5.72%
Phosphorus 36.68%
Magnesium 3.86%
Zinc 4.98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.