I have never eaten such a delicious Greek cheese bread

Greek cheese bread, also known as “tiropita,” is an incomparably delicious dish that will enchant any palate. With its golden brown crust and spicy cheese filling, it is a perfect snack or side dish to many dishes. In this article, I will tell you how you can make this wonderful cheese bread yourself and why it is so irresistibly delicious.

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Why Greek Cheese Bread?

Greek cheese bread is more than just bread – it’s a journey into Mediterranean cuisine. The combination of crispy dough and a hearty filling of feta and other cheeses makes it a delight for all the senses. It’s versatile, easy to prepare and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

The Basics of Greek Cheese Bread

This recipe makes about 8 pieces and can be served as a starter, side dish or main course.

INGREDIENTS:

Dough:

500g flour

1 packet of dry yeast

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

300 ml lukewarm water

3 tbsp olive oil

Filling:

300 g feta cheese

100 g grated Gouda or Mozzarella

2 eggs

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the dough: Put the flour in a large bowl. Add the dry yeast, sugar and salt and mix well. Add the lukewarm water and olive oil and knead everything into a smooth dough. Cover the dough and leave it to rise in a warm place for about an hour until it has doubled in size.

Prepare the filling: In the meantime, crumble the feta cheese into a bowl. Add the grated Gouda or mozzarella, the eggs, the chopped parsley and the oregano. Mix everything well and season with salt and pepper.

Roll out the dough and fill it: Knead the risen dough briefly again on a floured work surface and divide it into two equal parts. Roll out one part of the dough into a rectangle and place it on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough. Roll out the second part of the dough and place it on top of the filling as a lid. Press the edges together well.

Baking: Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat). Bake the cheese bread in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until it is golden brown and crispy.

Serving: Take the cheese bread out of the oven and let it cool slightly. Cut into pieces and serve warm.

Nutritional info:

Greek cheese bread is not only incredibly delicious, but also relatively easy to prepare. Here are the estimated nutritional values per piece (based on 8 pieces):

Calories: 300 kcal

Protein: 12 g

Fat: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 28 g