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Whole Wheat Feta Bread a.k.a Greek Tiropsomo

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Greek Tiropsomo

Cultural Context

Tiropsomo, or Greek cheese bread, has its roots in traditional Greek baking, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. This delightful bread showcases the rich flavors of feta and other cheeses, embodying the Mediterranean's love for simple yet flavorful ingredients. Today, Tiropsomo is cherished not only in Greece but has also found its way into homes around the world, often served warm with olive oil or as part of a meze platter.

GreekGRother
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup lukewarm water
2 teaspoons dry yeast
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 cup semolina flour
1 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: cottage cheese

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

all-purpose flour

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: whole wheat flour

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

ricotta cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: Greek yogurt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

1

Combine lukewarm water and dry yeast in a bowl and let sit for a couple of minutes.

2

Mix whole wheat flour and salt in a separate bowl.

3

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until combined, creating a wet dough.

4

Cover the dough loosely and let it rise for 2 hours until it doubles in size.

5

Punch down the risen dough and cover it again, then refrigerate overnight.

6

After refrigeration, form the dough into one big ball and cut into three equal pieces.

7

Roll each piece into smaller balls, making a total of nine dough balls.

8

Let the dough balls rest for 15-20 minutes to come to room temperature.

9

Chop fresh rosemary and set aside.

10

Take one dough ball, stretch it out, and fill it with feta cheese and rosemary to create spirals.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsbaking panovenwhiskspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Cheese BreadFeta Bread

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