Greek Cheese Bread (Tyropsomo)

Helloo,

Have you ever eaten or heard of Greek Cheese Bread (Tyropsomo)?  It’s a well-known and beloved traditional bread found all over the Greece.  Granted, you can find many different versions, but the most common one is with feta cheese.  One of the cities that Tyropsomo is most famous for is Halkida, Greece.  (Here’s a link if you enjoy eating bread made from scratch: check out my Homemade Village Bread recipe: https://foodzesty.com/homemade-greek-village-bread/ )

One of those classic Greek recipes that instantly makes the whole kitchen smell like comfort and home. It’s basically bread and cheese (two of the best things ever invented!) 🙂 Think of it as Greece’s answer to the cheesy breadsticks everyone loves, but with a rustic twist. I’m willing to bet that if you take a peek into your pantry right now, you’ve already got everything you need to make this delicious Tyropsomo.  If you’re like me, there’s probably a block or two of feta cheese sitting in your fridge.  I say take out the ingredients and go for it!

Where would you find this yummy bread? Mostly at local bakeries or specialty stores. Halikida has many bakeries for such a small city and specialty stores that sell the Cheese Bread.  Soft and fluffy inside, golden and crisp outside. And that cheese! Feta, of course, crumbled generously throughout the dough, so every bite has that tangy, salty hit we all love. Sometimes, I’ll even sneak in a bit of grated Parmesan cheese, which I did in this recipe.  Do you have a unique bread that is made in your country?  Let me know! 🙂

It pairs beautifully with a Greek salad, a bowl of soup, or just a simple meal on its own.  You can also drizzle olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano if the feta cheese is not enough for you. It’s the kind of bread that makes you want to tear off a piece while it’s still warm and can never get enough of.  Making Tyropsomo from scratch is much easier than it sounds. Believe me, I’m not joking about this. 🙂

So, grab your flour, your favorite feta, and get ready to bake a little piece of Greek comfort food.

Have a lovely morning/afternoon/evening, everyone!

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Greek Cheese Bread (Tyropsomo)

Greek Tyropsomo, or cheese bread, is a rustic recipe made with feta cheese. This simple bread is soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven with a drizzle of olive oil or alongside a hearty soup, this beloved Greek classic cheese bread is comfort food at its best.

Course sidedish

Cuisine Greek

Keyword artisan bread, Cheese, cripsy, soft

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 8 pieces

Author foodzesty

Equipment

• 1 Baking pan 20 cm
• 2 mixing bowls
• 1 whisk
• 1 spatula

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cups self-rising flour
• ¾ cups milk
• ¾ cups yogurt Greek full-fat
• 2 eggs large and whisked
• 2 tbsp parmesan grated-optional
• 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ⅛ cup butter + 1 tsp for the baking pan melted

Instructions

• Combine the ¾ cups milk, ¾ cups yogurt, 2 eggs and ⅛ cup butter in one bowl. Whisk until smooth.
• In a separate bowl mix together the 1 ⅓ cups self-rising flour, 1 tsp baking powder.
• Preheat the oven to 200℃
• Stir in the crumbled 1 cup feta cheese and 2 tbsp parmesan. Gently stir.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
• Use a baking brush to lightly coat your baking pan with the 1 tsp of butter before pouring in the batter.
• Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve hot or cold.