Fluffy Bread Christmas with Greek Feta Cheese

Greek feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave is often cheaper.

Activate dry yeast in warm milk with a bit of sugar for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and knead in crumbled feta cheese.

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased baking pan.

Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

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