Cranberry Walnut Greek Bread
Seasonal sweet and savory bread
Category
Brunch
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
35 minutes
Style
Greek
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily recipe · February 23, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe features a Greek-inspired bread made with seasonal ingredients like cranberries and walnuts. It's perfect for a cozy day at home and pairs well with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients (for 2)
- All-purpose flour — 2 cups
- Salt — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 1/2 tsp
- Dried oregano — 2 tsp
- Dried cranberries — 1/2 cup
- Walnuts, chopped — 1/2 cup
- Active dry yeast — 1 1/2 tsp
- Water, warm — 3/4 cup
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍞🌿🍇Combine the flour, salt, sugar, oregano, cranberries and walnuts in a mixing bowl.
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Step 2 — 🧪💧🌡️In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
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Step 3 — 🥄💦🍞Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix to combine.
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Step 4 — 🙌🍞💪Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Step 5 — 🍞🌡️🕰️Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth and let it proof in a warm place for 1 hour.
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Step 6 — 👊🍞🥖Punch the dough down and shape it into a round loaf on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Step 7 — 🍞🌡️🕰️Let the dough proof for another 20-30 minutes.
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Step 8 — 🌡️🔥👨🍳Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Step 9 — 🍞🕰️🔥Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 10 — 🥄🫒🧊Brush the top with olive oil and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
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Step 11 — 🍴🥖💛Slice and serve with honey or your favorite spread.
A final fox tip
This bread can be easily adapted to include other seasonal ingredients like pumpkin or zucchini. Kids can help mix the ingredients, knead the dough and shape the loaf. For a festive twist, you can shape the dough into a wreath and serve it for Easter or Christmas.