• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cups flour, sifted
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lavender, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dill, finely chopped
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• egg wash

Directions:

1. In a saute pan, heat  2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the onions.
2. Cook until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
3. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the sauteed onions to the dry ingredients.
5. Then add the water, olive oil, spices and olives.
6. Mix until well blended and a dough has formed.
7. Turn out on a floured board and knead the dough until soft and smooth, about 6 minutes.
8. Cover with a towel, and let sit for 10 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (200C.)
10. Shape the dough into a large ball and place in a greased bread pan.
11. Bake for 1 hour or until the bread is golden brown.
12. 10 minutes prior to the bread being done, brush the top lightly with egg wash to give it a gloss.
13. Remove the bread from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
14. Serve with olive oil or balsamic vinegar.

Great dinner and company! Thank you to http://9musesnews.com/  for making this a special night. Let’s all do this again soon.

I met some very special people and looking forward to more Greek nights. 🙂

Kali Orexi, Stin ygeia mas!