There’s something truly special about homemade bread, especially when it stays soft and delicious for days. This greek bread recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the smell of fresh-baked loaves wafting through their kitchen. With a golden crust and tender, pillowy interior, this bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with a pat of butter.
Making your own bread might seem intimidating, but this recipe is straightforward and satisfying. With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you can create artisan-quality loaves that are as beautiful as they are tasty. The addition of olive oil ensures the bread stays soft for longer, making it perfect for the week ahead.
Greek Soft Bread
3
loaves30
minutes50
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesBake soft and flavorful luxury bread that stays fresh for days! This easy recipe creates golden, fluffy loaves with a touch of olive oil and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
1 kg 2 lb Soft Flour (type 550)
530 g 18.7 oz Water (lukewarm)
50 g 1.8 oz Fresh Yeast
50 g 1.8 oz Olive Oil
40 g 1.4 oz Sugar
20 g 0.7 oz Salt
Recipe directions
- In a mixer bowl, add sugar and lukewarm water. Crumble fresh yeast into the bowl and sprinkle 950g of flour over the mixture to cover it. Let it rest for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Add salt and olive oil. Knead the dough in the mixer for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a ball, score a cross on top, and let it rise for 40 minutes.
- Add the remaining 50g of flour and knead gently to deflate the dough.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Shape each piece into a loaf, then let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Roll each piece gently into a final loaf shape.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper, sprinkle it with flour, and place the loaves on the tray with some space in between. Let them rise for 25 minutes.
- Spray the loaves with water, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and score the tops with a razor or sharp knife.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and bake the loaves for 40–50 minutes top and bottom heat.
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Nutrition Facts
3 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories350
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
17g
21%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 2600mg 113%
- Total Carbohydrate
45g
16%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
- Total Sugars 13g
- Protein 10g 20%
- Calcium 0mg 0%
- Iron 24mg 130%
- Potassium 370mg 8%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.