Tiropsomo Recipe 

Tiropsomo is a soft and airy homemade bread filled with creamy Feta cheese. Perfect as a starter or side, this delicious bread is easy to make and will be a definite hit amongst all cheese lovers! 

Ingredients

  • 600 x grams plain flour
  • 1 x tablespoon olive oil, extra for drizzling
  • 7 x grams yeast
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1.5 x cups lukewarm water
  • 400 x grams Feta cheese
  • pepper, to taste

Method

  • Place flour, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Make a hole in the centre and add salt, water, and olive oil.
  • Knead the mixture with your hands, until you get a smooth-like dough. If it seems a little dry, add a few more drops of lukewarm water.
  • Place cling wrap over the bowl and allow to sit for 30 minutes, for the dough to rise.
  • In the meantime, crumble Feta and preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  • Place baking paper sheet on a baking tray and drizzle lightly with olive oil. 
  • When the dough is ready, divide into 2 equal pieces.
  • Take one piece and place it onto baking paper. Using your hands, gently form a round shape base.
  • Place Feta all over the base and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Form another piece of dough into a round shape and place evenly on top of each other. Press the sides down to close. 
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil and place in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or till golden brown. 

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