GREEK BREAD RECIPE (VILLAGE BREAD/ HORIATIKO PSOMI)
A super easy Greek village bread recipe (Horiatiko psomi) that will never fail you! All the secrets for a perfectly baked bread; a homely version for all the bread lovers.
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Breads
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To prepare this easy Greek bread recipe, start by adding in a large bowl the water, yeast and sugar. Use a fork to completely dissolve the yeast in the water. Set aside for about 5 -10 minutes to activate the yeast. Note: if you don't have fresh yeast substitute for dried - just use one third of the quantity stated.
- Add half the flour a little bit at time whilst mixing with a spoon. Add the olive oil and salt and the rest of the flour and mix with a spoon until all the flour has been absorbed. At this point the dough should be sticky on your hand.
- Knead the dough a little bit with your hands until it's elastic and form into a ball. Place the dough inside a lightly oiled large bowl and cover with cling film.
- Let the dough rise at room temperature for 10-12 hours (or overnight).
- Deflate the dough. Sprinkle semolina on a large working surface and transfer the dough on the surface. Using a sharp knife divide the dough in 2 equal pieces. (This Greek Bread recipe makes 2 loafs of bread).
- Knead each piece of the dough with your hands just enough to have a nice and smooth dough that doesn't stick too much on your hands (for about 3 minutes). Sprinkle the dough with semolina (2-3 tbsps) when kneading the dough.
- Form 2 round loafs and place inside a casserole dish or clay pot with a lid. Score the top of each loaf using a sharp knife. Place the lid on the casserole dish.
- Preheat the oven at 250C/ 480F. Bake for 20 minutes with the lid on and another 15 minutes or so with the lid removed, until nicely coloured and crusty.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice of bread, Calories 283kcal, Sugar 0.5g, Sodium 749.2mg, Fat 3.2g, SaturatedFat 0.5g, UnsaturatedFat 2.3g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 53.4g, Fiber 1.9g, Protein 9g, Cholesterol 0mg
HORIATIKO PSOMI: GREEK COUNTRY BREAD
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water .
- Slowly add 1/2 cup of flour and mix until all lumps of flour have dissolved to form a thick mixture. Allow it to rise about 15 to 20 minutes. If using a sourdough starter, make a sponge with 1/2 pound of starter, 1/2 cup of lukewarm water, and 1/2 cup of flour, allowing it to rise for 2 hours.
- Sift the remaining flour with the salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, and add the milk, oil, honey, yeast mixture or sourdough starter, and 2 cups of lukewarm water.
- Pulling in the flour slowly, mix with your hands until you have a cohesive mass. If more water is needed, add in small amounts from the remaining 1/2 cup.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and continue kneading until the dough is nice and smooth and no longer sticks to your hands.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl and roll until all sides are greased. Cover the bowl with 3 dishtowels: first one dry, one dampened with warm water on top, and lastly one dry as well. Place in a warm place and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Punch down and knead the dough for 5 to 6 minutes on a floured surface. Divide the dough into 3 to 4 balls, and form into your preferred shape.
- Place the loaves several inches apart on top of an ungreased cookie sheet and cover with the 3 dishtowels as before-dry, damp, dry. Keep the loaves in a warm place and allow proving for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 F/220 C. Score the tops of the loaves in 3 or 4 places. Bake on the rack just below the middle of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until browned. When ready, if tapped on the bottom, the bread should sound hollow.
- Remove from oven and cool on racks. Serve warm.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 402 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 1 loaf (12 to 16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
12 TRADITIONAL GREEK BREADS
Get a taste of Greece by serving these traditional Greek breads! From olive to feta to pita, you'll want to keep these bread recipes in your arsenal.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a Greek bread in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
GREEK TABLE BREAD
Make and share this Greek Table Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pa. Hiker
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h45m
Yield 1 loaf, 20-22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- INSTANT YEAST: Put the flour in a bowl. Make a well in the middle. Put the yeast and the honey in the well. Pour water over.
- ACTIVE YEAST: Mix honey, water, and yeast, set aside to proof. Put the flour in a bowl. Make a well in the middle. Put the yeast mixture in the well. Pour water over.
- Mix slightly. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- Knead, adding the salt and oil, to a smooth elastic dough. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- Knead thoroughly and place on a baking sheet. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- Put in a cold oven and turn oven on to 375 degrees F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 233.9, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.5
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