Greek Table Bread

Submitted by Pa. Hiker

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

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 20-22

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.