Aliki Petrakis shares a collection of inspired recipes from her Greek family and simple dishes for the everyday mom.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
1. In a large bowl combine 3 cups of all purpose flour, 1/2 a teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of yeast, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/4 a cup of brown sugar, and 3/4 a cup of raisins 2. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of warm water and mix until well combined (make sure all the flour is incorporated, you may need to use your hands)
3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise until double in size at least 5 hours
4. Preheat your oven to 450F with your Dutch oven inside for about 30 minutes prior to baking
5. Once it's done preheating, remove the dough from the bowl and add to floured parchment paper
6. Fold the dough over itself a few times, and form into a ball
7. Score the top with a sharp knife or scissors
8. Drop it into your Dutch oven with the parchment paper
9. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on and another 20-25 minutes with the lid off
10. Remove from pot and let it cool completely before slicing
11. And enjoy!
X8 SERVINGS