Greek Currant Bread

Greeks use currants, dried from Zante grapes from Corinth, in their raisin breads. This bread is called stafidopsomo in Greece, and has undertones of spices—cinnamon and cloves—and honey, which always show up in Greek sweet breads. The orange-flower water is a nice touch, but optional. Mastika is derived from a tree gum and is a characteristic flavor in Greek breads. It is often difficult to acquire in the United States; the best way may be to have someone bring some back for you fro