Country bread, or choriatiko psomi(χωριάτικο ψωμί), is a simple, rustic bread from Greek cuisine. It is traditionally leavened and baked in a wood fire oven, resulting in a soft interior and crispy crust.

Greek country bread is traditionally made with fresh yeast and left to rise for a long time.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 1½ – 2 cup water
• 4 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour or combination
• ½ tsp salt
• semolina

Directions

• combine yeast, water
• let sit about 10 minutes
• combine flour, salt
• gradually mix in yeast water until dough forms
• knead
• let rise 1 to 2 hours or more
• separate into 4 pieces
• dust with semolina
• bake until browned, about 15 minutes at 425°F
• let cool
• serve