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Greek Lagana Flatbread

Name: Greek Lagana Flatbread
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour; 1½ tsp salt; ¼ cups olive oil; 1½ cups tepid water; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1½ tsp active dry yeast; ~3 tbsp sesame seeds; ~1½ tsp fresh or dried herbs; ~½ cup sliced olives; ~2 tsp Everything bagel seasoning

⏱ 140 min

A traditional Greek flatbread that is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Traditionally served on Clean Monday, the beginning of Orthodox Lent. Topped with sesame seeds and other optional garnishes like herbs or olives.

Adapted from a video by Dimitra's Dishes

Greek Lagana Flatbread Bread for Clean Monday

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Ingredients

bread flour4 cups
salt1½ tsp
olive oil¼ cups
tepid waterabout 110 degrees Fahrenheit1½ cups
granulated sugar2 tsp
active dry yeast1½ tsp
sesame seedsfor topping, optional; white or black sesame seeds~3 tbspest.
fresh or dried herbsoptional topping~1½ tspest.
sliced olivesoptional topping~½ cupest.
Everything bagel seasoning

Steps

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1
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 8 minutes until foamy on top, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
2
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil, then mix. Attach the dough hook and knead on low speed for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3
Transfer the dough to a well-greased large bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1½ hours.
4
Punch down the dough and divide into two equal portions (or keep as one for a thicker bread). Using a rolling pin, gently roll each piece into a rectangle or oval about 9 by 13 inches and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
5
Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffed up and nearly doubled in volume.
6
Using your fingertips, press dimples across the surface of the dough to create the characteristic pinched texture of lagana bread. Brush the surface with water.
7
Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds, herbs, olives, everything bagel seasoning, or your choice of toppings.
8
Preheat your oven to 425°F (about 220°C). Bake the flatbread for about 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes before serving. The flatbread can be served warm or at room temperature.

Greek Lagana Flatbread

Ingredients

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