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Lagana - Greek Flatbread With Sesame

A flavorful Greek flatbread with a crunchy sesame coated crust. Traditionally served during Lent (Greek fasting).

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 bread
Calories: 2437 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 350 grams / 12.3 oz bread flour
  • 250 grams / 8.8 oz all purpose flour
  • 350 ml tepid water
  • 10 grams / 0.35 oz dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sunflower oil)
  • sesame (for adding on top)

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, the tepid water, the sugar, and yeast. Cover with a tea towel and set aside for 15 minutes for the yeast to activate.
  2. Mix together the bread flour and salt. Then slowly incorporate into the yeast mixture, kneading with your hands.
  3. Add the olive oil and knead the dough for at least 5 minutes by folding it inwards. Once the dough is soft and elastic, set aside and cover the bowl with a tea towel. It takes about 1 and a half hour to double in size at a room temperature of around 20°C / 68°F.
  4. Preheat oven to 220°C / 428°F on electric stove 200°C / 392°F on gas stove.
  5. Once the dough has doubled in size, press it with your hands to remove the air. Grease a large sheet pan with oil. Give the dough a round shape and place in the pan. Press it with your hands to flatten it down to 1 cm thick (0.4 inch).
  6. Gently brush the dough with a bit of water and sprinkle with plenty of sesame.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes then drop the temperature to 200°C / 392°F (if baking in an electric stove) and bake for another 10 minutes until deep golden on top. Cool on a cooling rack or cut and serve warm along with a traditional Greek soup like Fasolatha - White Bean And Tomato Soup or Greek Tarama Dip.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bread Calories 2437kcal (122%) Carbohydrates 457g (152%) Protein 75g (150%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 4670mg (195%) Potassium 788mg (23%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 246mg (25%) Iron 17mg (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2437

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bread
Calories 2437kcal 122%
Carbohydrates 457g 152%
Protein 75g 150%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 4670mg 195%
Potassium 788mg 17%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 6g 12%
Calcium 246mg 25%
Iron 17mg 94%

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