My Favorite Greek Bread Recipe

[acamp7]

I forget how this recipe came to me. I think a family member may have given it to me.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt to form a dry mixture of all ingredients.
• Add lukewarm water to the mixture and stir using a wooden spoon or in a standing mixer until the dough combines. If necessary, add more water one tablespoon at a time.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until the dough doubles in size.
• Preheat your oven to 425°F or 220°C.
• Punch down the dough and shape it into a round or oblong shape, then place it on a baking sheet, and let it rise again for 15-20 minutes.
• Use a serrated knife to score the top of the dough in a cross or diagonal pattern, then place the dough in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
• Remove the bread from the oven and cool it on a wire rack.

I like to dip the warm slices in olive oil when the loaf is ready to cut into!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

So, I make bread all the time. One thing that I do with "Greek bread" that I don't do with other breads is I add some olive oil to the dough. It gives it a texture closer to the bread I was finding in Greece. Sometimes I add some chopped olives, or maybe even experiment with making it with different flours.

 

[PemiKanavos]

K_tsoukalas I love the idea of experimenting with different flours!