Quick Greek Yogurt Bread

Ingredients

• 200 g All‑purpose flour (or high‑gluten flour) (Firm flour, ideal for bread)
• 200 g Plain Greek yogurt (Thick, unsweetened yogurt)
• 1 pinch Salt (Fine salt)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder (Optional if you use strong flour)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (For decorating, optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   Weigh 200 g of flour and 200 g of Greek yogurt, prepare a pinch of salt and the baking powder if you are using it.

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2. Mix flour, salt and baking powder

   In the bowl, incorporate the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix lightly.

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3. Add the Greek yogurt

   Pour the Greek yogurt over the flour and mix with the spatula until you obtain a very sticky dough.

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4. Prepare the work surface

   Lightly sprinkle flour on the work surface and place the dough there.

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5. Knead the dough

   Knead by hand for 2 to 3 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

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6. Divide and shape

   Divide the dough into two balls, then shape each ball into a stick about 15 cm long.

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7. Finishing the sticks

   Lightly sprinkle flour on the sticks, make small slashes on top if desired and add the sesame seeds.

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8. Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

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   Temperature: 180°C

9. Bake

   Place the sticks on the tray (parchment paper if desired) and bake.

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   Temperature: 180°C

10. Rest and slice

    Remove the bread from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then cut in half to serve.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

425

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

78 g

Fat

1 g

Fiber

2.5 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of All‑purpose flour (or high‑gluten flour): all‑purpose flour, wheat flour
• Instead of Plain Greek yogurt: thick plain yogurt, skyr
• Instead of Salt: sea salt
• Instead of Baking powder: baking soda + cream of tartar
• Instead of Sesame seeds: poppy seeds

Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Kitchen scale
• Slightly floured work surface
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper (optional) (optional)
• Oven

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Mix the flour with the yogurt until you obtain a sticky dough
• Knead sufficiently (2‑3 min) to develop the gluten
• Preheat the oven to 180 °C before baking

Chef Tips from the Video

• Use very thick Greek yogurt to achieve a moist crumb.
• Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking for a lightly caramelized crust.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in a paper bag or an airtight container for 3‑4 days.

Freezer: Wrap each stick in plastic film then place in a freezer bag, up to 1 month.

Room temperature: At room temperature, the bread keeps for up to 1 day.

Make-Ahead Tips

• The dough can be prepared ahead, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• The sticks can be frozen raw then baked directly in the oven.