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Streptikios Artos (Ancient Greek Twisted Bread)

Recipe by Historical Italian Cooking

A historically reconstructed ancient Greek twisted bread (streptikios artos) made with sourdough, olive oil, milk, and black pepper. The recipe follows Chrysippus of Tyana’s instructions as reported in Athenaeus’ Deipnosophists, featuring an overnight rise and a simple braid shape.

MediumGreekServes 8

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Source Video
13h 35m
Prep
35m
Cook
1h 42m
Cleanup
15h 52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$0.81
Total cost
$0.10
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Proper kneading to develop gluten
  • Overnight fermentation for flavor and rise
  • Baking until golden and hollow‑sounding

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven and baking sheet with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Do not touch the dough with bare hands after it has been left out for long periods if you have open cuts.

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