Greek Farmers Bread

4.5193

Great with a plate of vine-ripened tomatoes, olives and soft mozzarella cheese as well as with a full course meal.

Ingredients

500 grams unbleached white flour

4 teaspoons instant yeast

2 teaspoons sugar

300 milliliters lukewarm water

1 Tablespoon oil

2 teaspoons salt

Put the flour in a bowl. Make a well in the middle. Put the yeast and the sugar in the well. Pour water over. Mix slightly. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes. Knead, adding the salt and oil, to a smooth elastic dough. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes. Knead thoroughly and place on a baking sheet. Cover and put in a warm place for 15 minutes. Put in a cold oven and turn oven on to 375 degrees. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.