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Lagana

Lagana is a Greek unleavened flatbread traditionally made for Clean Monday, Kathara Deftera. Its surface is sprinkled with sesame seeds and its crumb stays soft and tender.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

395 kcal per serving

Protein
12.1 g
Carbohydrates
57.9 g
of which sugars
2 g
Fat
11.4 g
Fiber
3.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water and let it rest for 5 minutes until the surface foams.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt, then make a well in the centre.
  3. Pour in the yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until you have a smooth, supple dough.
  4. Let the dough rise under a tea towel for 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  5. Spread the dough on an oiled tray into a disc about 2 cm thick, then make little dents with the tips of your fingers.
  6. Brush the surface with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with sesame and aniseed.
  7. Let it rest for another 20 minutes, then bake at 200 °C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden.
  8. Let it cool slightly before cutting into portions and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Variations and tips

Olive version. Sprinkle with 80 g of pitted black olives, chopped, before baking.

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