Proja s Slaninom

Ingredients

 * 1 tsp Sugar
 * ¼ cup warm water
 * 1 ½ Tbs (1 ½ packets) dry yeast
 * 1 cup cornmeal
 * ¾ cup all-purpose flour
 * 4 eggs, beaten
 * 3 Tbs cooking oil
 * 1 cup sour milk*
 * 1 Tbs salt
 * 1 cup cooked crumbled Bacon
 * ½ cup crumbled feta Cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In a small bowl sprinkle the Sugar with the warm water, add yeast and allow it to rise in a warm place until bubbling, about 10 minutes.
 * 2) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, eggs, cooking oil, sour milk and salt.
 * 3) Fold over once, then add the yeast. Turn onto floured board and knead till smooth.
 * 4) Cover and let rise, about 1 hour.
 * 5) After it has risen, punch down and add the Bacon and Cheese if desired. Mix well.
 * 6) Preheat oven to 400° F.
 * 7) Pour mixture onto a greased and floured 9 X 11 inch baking dish.
 * 8) Allow the dough to rise again for about 20 minutes.
 * 9) Bake for about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, and cut in squares to serve.
 * 10) The corn bread tastes best when served warm.
 * 11) Serve on its own or a platter with cold cuts and a selection of cheeses.
 * 12) To make sour milk, add 1 tsp vinegar per cup of milk and let stand 5 minutes.