Greek Street Bread Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a similar flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds add omega-3s while sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 package of yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes.

In another bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of salt with 1 cup of warm water.

Add the yeast mixture to the salt water and stir.

Gradually add more warm water (up to 1/2 cup) while mixing until combined.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.

Set the dough aside and cover it with a towel to let it rise for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, punch down the dough and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into two portions and make cuts on top.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens