GREEK FETA CHEESE BREAD (TIROPSOMO)

Steps:

• Pour the milk into a glass measure cup and stir in the yeast until it dissolves. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk the flour and the salt together and then add the milk and yeast mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate. . At this point, the dough will still be sticky-do not add more flour. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook.
• Cover the bowl with a towel, place it in a warm spot and let it rise for an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set a 12-inch, cast iron skillet in the oven, until it is very hot.
• Add the olive oil and the oregano to the bread dough and mix well with a spatula, folding over the dough and scrapping the sides of the bowl. Gently fold in the crumbled Feta.
• Carefully remove from the oven the hot skillet, line it with a piece of parchment paper and immediately add the dough, smoothing the top with a spatula.
• Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or so, or until golden brown on the top and the bottom.
• Remove from the oven and let the bread cool a bit in the pan. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.