Greek Table Bread

This is a simple bread eaten at the table much as we do dinner rolls.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 20-22
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 500  g bread flour
• 4  teaspoons  yeast
• 2  teaspoons honey
• 300  ml water, lukewarm
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Mix slightly. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes.
4. Knead, adding the salt and oil, to a smooth elastic dough. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes.
5. Knead thoroughly and place on a baking sheet. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes.
6. Put in a cold oven and turn oven on to 375 degrees F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.