Who makes Athienitiko bread?

Kazazis bakery has been producing Athienitiko bread since 1973, maintaining the traditional methods passed down through generations in Athienou.

Athienou is a town in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located in the central plains known as Mesaoria. The region has historically been connected to wheat cultivation and bread making, giving rise to the local baking tradition.

What does 'Athienitiko' mean?

In Cypriot Greek, Athienitiko is an adjective meaning 'from Athienou'. When people say Athienitiko psomi, they refer to bread from Athienou, a town in Cyprus with a long baking tradition. The word carries both geographical meaning and a sense of local craft and identity.

What are the characteristics of Athienitiko bread?

Athienitiko bread is characterized by its thin crispy crust, dense and even crumb texture, and distinctive aroma from natural fermentation with notes of caramel, dried fruit, and straw.

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Wheat harvest in Mesaoria - the fertile plain that nourished the baking tradition of Athienou

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