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Lagana Recipe

The name “Lagana” comes from the Greek word meaning “flat bread” and was originally used by Greeks as a way to describe their traditional flatbreads.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Lagana Recipe
Servings: 3
Calories: 438kcal

Equipment

  • The Oven

Ingredients

  • ¾ c water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar and water in a medium bowl. The yeast should be sprinkled on top of the water and given five minutes to hydrate.
  • Mixture of yeast is stirred. Add the salt, 2 cups of flour, and oil after that. Mix well.
  • When the dough is soft and smooth, turn it out onto a surface that has been lightly dusted with flour and knead it for 5-7 minutes, adding the final 1/2 cup of flour as needed.
  • Put the dough in a greased, clean basin, and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel. Allow the dough to rise for one to two hours in a warm, draft-free environment.
  • Punch the dough down once it has risen, then stretch it into an oval shape that is approximately 12 x 8 inches.
  • Place the shaped dough onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the dough again and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Near the end of the rising time, preheat your oven to 375F.
  • Uncover the dough and gently press your fingers all over the top, creating small indents. Brush the dough with a little water and sprinkle it generously with the sesame seeds.
  • Bake the lagana for 20-30 min, until golden brown.
  • Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 5mg
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