Ingredients

Makes 1 loaf

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 100 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 150 ml milk
• 50 ml olive oil
• 1 packet (7 g) dry yeast
• 1 packet (8 g) bourbon vanilla sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

Preparation time: 3 hours

1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, dry yeast, vanilla sugar, orange zest, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Add the eggs, milk, and olive oil, and mix with an electric mixer using spiral dough hooks until a smooth dough forms.
2. First rise: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
3. Shape the loaves: Once the dough has risen, gently knead it and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small loaf.
4. Second rise: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the loaves on the tray, spaced slightly apart. Cover and let them rise for another 20 minutes.
5. Bake the loaves: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the loaves for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Cool and slice: Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, slice each loaf into thin pieces.
7. Toast the slices: Return the slices to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted and golden.
8. Serve: Allow the toasted slices to cool completely before serving or storing.
9. Serving suggestions: Serve Baškotin with white coffee, tea, or as a snack on its own.