Halloumopsomi (Cheese Bread With Halloumi) Recipe

Name: Halloumopsomi (Cheese Bread With Halloumi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plain flour; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, plus; 60 ml water; 250 -500 ml water; ½ teaspoon salt; olive oil; water; extra flour, for dusting cups; 250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 1 cm dice; 1 -2 tablespoon dried mint (or to taste)

Servings: persons

3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon active dry yeast, plus
60 ml water
250 -500 ml water
½ teaspoon salt
olive oil
water
extra flour, for dusting cups
250 g halloumi cheese, cut into 1 cm dice
1 -2 tablespoon dried mint (or to taste)

1
Preheat oven to very hot, approximately.
2
240C.
3
Dissolve the yeast in the measure of warm water (stirring with a teaspoon), until frothy.
4
Sift flour into a bowl.
5
Add water and salt to flour.
6
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast.
7
Stir into flour until thickened.
8
Knead by hand until smooth and elastic and not sticky on your hands.
9
Add a generous splash of olive oil at this stage and an extra handful of flour if you need it to pick up the residue from the bowl (the bowl should be clean).
10
Add cheese to dough with the dried mint.
11
Shape dough into ball, put onto a plate lined with a floured tea towel and allow to prove.
12
Cover the dough ball with the ends of the tea towel and leave in warm place (i. e. at 25C room temperature) to rise and until doubled in bulk.
13
Place dough on a flat baking tray and put in pre-heated oven to cook.
14
Reduce temperature to moderately hot (200-220C) after 5-10 minutes.
15
Cook for another 25-35 minutes.
16
When the loaf is cooked the crust will be hard, and the loaf will feel light in your hands.

579

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups plain flour, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, plus, 60 ml water, 250 -500 ml water, and more.

Yes, Halloumopsomi (Cheese Bread With Halloumi) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Halloumopsomi (Cheese Bread With Halloumi)

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