Mahlab is a spice made from ground cherry stones and, along with piney gum mastic, gives this Greek Easter bread its distinctive flavour. Hardboiled eggs dyed red and pressed into the bread give ...

One of the most popular posts on this blog is our recipe for homemade sourdough bread. Also popular: how to make sourdough ...

A small amount goes a long way, not just in the slightly floral flavour of the bread, but in filling Greek kitchens with the warm, nostalgic smell of Easter. A plaited loaf or wreath is the most ...

Used in cheese toasties, eggs and soldiers, salad with croutons and even desserts, bread is a versatile kitchen staple that we can't get enough of. In fact in the UK we spend more than a pound a ...