🍞 Mediterranean Homemade Bread
Soft, fluffy, aromatic — perfect with olive oil, soups, dips, or sandwiches.
🟡 INGREDIENTS (1 loaf)
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3 cups all-purpose flour (or ½ whole wheat + ½ all-purpose)
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1 tablespoon sugar or honey
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2 teaspoons instant yeast
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1 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
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1 cup warm water (not hot)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
🟢 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Activate Dough
In a bowl combine:
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Warm water
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Sugar/honey
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Yeast
Let sit 5 minutes (until foamy).
2. Make the Dough
Add:
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Flour
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Salt
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Olive oil
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Herbs
Mix until dough comes together.
Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic
(by hand or mixer).
3. First Rise
Place dough in an oiled bowl.
Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Shape
Punch down dough.
Shape into a round or oval loaf.
Place on parchment-lined baking tray.
5. Second Rise
Cover again and let rise 20–25 minutes.
(Optional) Brush with:
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olive oil
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sprinkle sesame seeds or oregano
6. Bake
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 22–28 minutes
until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
7. Cool
Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.
✨ RESULT
Crispy Mediterranean crust
Soft airy interior
Delicate olive oil + herb aroma
Perfect for dipping in olive oil + balsamic, or making sandwiches!
