BAKING BREAD WEEK 1: Aromatic Tsoureki breads with double chocolate filling and almonds crust

Most of us (Greeks) when we talk about Tsoureki bread our mind turns to thoughts about Easter time and Christmas because this lightly sweet bread is so much connected to those two celebrations. And it was like this for God knows how long until this delicacy from a traditional sweet made at home started becoming a standard commercialised item at the bakeries and later on at the supermarkets. So, nowadays, you can find Tsoureki all year round and in so many different shapes and flavours that you wouldn't imagine! This recipe today combines the traditional flavour and method with a small modern, but delicious, twist making it a really great treat for all seasons!

BAKING BREAD WEEK 1: Easy recipe for beer bread + a few good ideas to perk it up

With this recipe you don't need to worry about anything! No sifting or preparing a pre-dough, no hours of waiting to rise, not even any kneading! It is actually a great way for the beginners or those who are not so familiar with the "baking bread at home" to get used to the idea. Just a bowl, a whisk, a loaf tin, a well preheated oven and a few simple ingredients are enough to create a delicious homemade bread. After that a few tasty ideas to make this bread even more interesting in flavour!

BAKING BREAD WEEK 1: All-season sweet bread rolls with cranberries and dried figs

These sweet bread rolls are suitable for all hours and seasons! For your breakfast or just as a snack they are a great idea to make at home. Cranberries and dried figs go nicely together but it doesn't mean that you can not use different fruits like for example dates, blond raisins or finely chopped prunes. Using a muffin tin makes things easier so to have equal-sized rolls to present 

BAKING BREAD WEEK 1: Individual bread rolls with caramelised onions

These cute bread rolls, based on the idea of the Italian focaccia, they are great to be served any time or season and in any occasion! Okay, most breads require plenty of preparation but it is really worth the trouble and the time we spend and these rolls will reward you in the best way! Ideal for snack, picnic, served at any buffet or dinner gathering they will satisfy all those who can really appreciate the homemade fresh bread!

BAKING BREAD WEEK 1: Sweet bread with honey, hazelnuts and saffron

Lightly sweet, this bread is a great idea to enjoy all day long as a snack or to accompany your tea or coffee with it! The hazelnuts give this beautiful nutty flavour and light crunchy texture and the saffron this distinctive colour and taste. Surely a bread for all seasons and how nice to be done by your own hands and have the house full of the aroma of the freshly baked bread!

BAKING BREAD WEEK 1: Classic cheese bread with Feta cheese

Homemade bread! Who can say no to a freshly baked loaf in whichever form it is done... savoury or sweet, in the classic way or a bit different when stuffed with various tasty fillings.... always homemade bread brings smiles to people's faces and there are times that we could stay all day long with just a nice loaf of bread nibbling away.... Lets start this week with a classic Greek homemade bread, the "tyropsomo" which can, also, be served easily as a snack, something easy to take with you at a picnic or at work and great for the kids for their school lunch. This version is the most common you can find all over the country but it doesn't mean that it is common in flavour! A good quality of Feta cheese and olive oil are the secrets and then everything is easy