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Ladenia

A focaccia-like bread topped with in season heirloom tomatoes, Greek oregano and olive oil.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 serves
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For the dough:
  • 1 cup water warm
  • 7 g yeast instant or dried (1 sachet is approx. 7 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 ¼ cups plain flour
For the topping:
  • 2 ¼ cups tomatoes sliced (heirloom variety optional)
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon oregano Greek

Instructions

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  1. To make the dough, combine the water and yeast - cover and allow it to activate-about 10 mins. Add the olive oil, salt and stir to combine.
  2. Begin by adding 2 cups of flour and mixing thoroughly and then slowly adding the last cup until you have an elastic, pliable dough. If you find it is still too sticky try adding a few tbsps of olive oil.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5-6 mins applying lot of elbow grease. Lay the dough on your pre-oiled baking dish and proceed to stretch it out ensuring it reaches the edges of your baking dish.
  4. Cover the dough in cling wrap and with a kitchen towel and leave it to rise in a warm place for about 45 mins-1 hour.
  5. Once the dough has doubled in size, combine your heirloom tomatoes, onions, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and spread this mix evenly over the dough.
  6. Top with generous amounts of Greek oregano and bake in pre heated 200 deg C oven for about 40-50 mins.
  7. Cut up into pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • I made mine in a rectangle baking dish as opposed to the traditional Greek “tapsi”. Mine measured 37cmL x 24cm W and it was 5cm deep.
  • Please allow a deep baking dish to make the ladenia as it needs to rise.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serve Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serve
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.