> [!META]- Inline Metadata > [tags:: #recipe] > [cuisine:: Greek] > [rating:: 9] ## Ingredients > [!NOTE] > These ingredients make two loaves of bread. - 1 kg bread flour (35oz.) - 630ml lukewarm water (21 oz.) - 25g fresh yeast (0.8 oz.) - or ~8g dry yeast - 1 tsp sugar - 2 tbsps olive oil - 1 1/2 tbsp salt - thin semolina ## Tools - Dutch oven (or casserole pans with a cookie sheet on top) - Wooden spoon ## Directions 1. In a large bowl, add water, yeast, and sugar. Use a fork to completely dissolve the yeast. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast. 2. Add half the flour a little bit at time while mixing with a wooden spoon. Add the olive oil, salt, and the rest of the flour and mix with a spoon until all the flour has been absorbed. At this point the dough should be sticky on your hand. 3. Knead the dough a little bit with your hands until it’s elastic and form it into a ball.  4. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside a lightly oiled large bowl and cover with cling film. 5. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 10-12 hours (or overnight). 6. Deflate the dough. Sprinkle semolina on a large working surface and transfer the dough on the surface. Using a sharp knife divide the dough in 2 equal pieces. 7. Knead each piece of the dough with your hands just enough to have a nice and smooth dough that doesn’t stick too much on your hands (for about 3 minutes). Sprinkle the dough with semolina (2-3 tbsps) when kneading the dough. 8. Form 2 round loaves and place inside a casserole dish or clay pot with a lid. Score the top of each loaf using a sharp knife. Place the lid on the casserole dish. 9. Preheat the oven at 250C/ 480F. Bake for 20 minutes with the lid on and another 15-20 minutes or so with the lid removed, until nicely colored and crusty. ## Source [MyGreekDish](https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/greek-bread-recipe-village-bread-horiatiko-psomi/) ## Notes