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Lagana

Greek Lagana (Lenten Flatbread)

Lagana is a traditional Greek flatbread with a soft interior and lightly crisp crust, typically topped with sesame seeds and enjoyed on Clean Monday to mark the beginning of Lent.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Resting Time:1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Breads and Doughs
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Bread, Lent
Servings: 1 flatbread
Calories: 2343kcal

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 1½ cup warm water (100-110℉)
  • 1½ tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup water

Optional Toppings

  • seasame seeds
  • fresh rosemary and sea salt
  • sea salt and olive oil
  • everything bagel seasoning
  • greek seasoning
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
    1½ cup warm water, 1½ tsp active dry yeast, 2 tsp sugar
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt. Whisk to combine.
    4 cups flour, 1½ tsp sea salt
  • Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the bowl with the flour. Using the dough hook knead the dough until it's elastic and slightly sticky (about 10 minutes).
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Lightly coat a large bowl with olive oil, place the dough in the bowl, and cover. Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size. Depending on the temperature of the room, this will take 1-1½ hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 375℉ and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, and gently stretch and shape it into a ½-inch thick oval or rectangle about the size of your baking tray. You can also divide the dough in half and make two smaller flatbreads.
  • Cover and allow to rest for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Use your fingers to make indentations into the bread. Brush the top of the bread with water (or olive oil) and sprinkle with your desired toppings.
    ¼ cup water
  • Bake in preheated oven on the middle rack for 20-25 mintues until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbread | Calories: 2343kcal | Carbohydrates: 391g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 59g
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