”A Greek Recipe For Romance” on Hallmark Channel was definitely a feast for the eyes! Both with delicious Greek food AND scenery. The inspiration for this recipe comes from the scene when main character Abby (Danielle Ryan), arrives in Greece and has her first authentic Greek snack with her mother, Koulouri. It was the beginning of a beautiful journey for her!
Ingredients:
-4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
-2 teaspoons salt
-1 1/4 cup warm water
-1.8 teaspoons active dry yeast
-1 teaspoon sugar
-3 1/4 teaspoons lemon infused olive oil
-sesame seeds
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, mix together warm water. sugar and yeast. Once combined, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes. You will see it bloom, and bubbles form.
In a separate bowl, mix four and salt.
Next, place dough hook attachment onto electric mixer. Add lemon infused olive oil to bloomed yeast mixture. Then slowly add flour mixture a little bit at a time. Mix that dough for 7-8 minutes until a ball of dough forms.
Cover ball of dough again and place in warm spot for 30 minutes.
After it has sat for 30 minutes, break up the large ball of dough into 12 small balls. Roll into a rope and then create a ring. Pinch ends together with a bit of water to seal. Dip in water and then dip in sesame seeds. Cover one last time and let sit for another 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20- 25 minutes
Let cool for 10 minutes. Best to eat warm.