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Traditional Lagana (Greek Shrove Monday Bread) Recipe

Traditional Lagana (Greek Shrove Monday Bread)

Bushra
This authentic Lagana recipe brings the cherished tradition of Greek Shrove Monday right to your kitchen. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, this bread's distinctive oval shape and sesame-studded top make it an irresistible addition to your Mediterranean feast.
Prep Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Breads
Cuisine Greek
Servings 1 bread
Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Large baking tray (35*25cm)

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 500-520 g strong bread flour (17.6 – 18.3 oz.)
  • 270 g lukewarm water (9.5 oz.)
  • 30 g dry white wine (1 oz.) or alternatively water
  • 8 g dry yeast (0.3 oz.)
  • 2 tbsp tahini or alternatively 50ml olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • sesame seeds for coating

Instructions
 

  • To prepare this traditional Greek Lagana bread recipe add in a mixer's bowl the water, yeast, sugar, wine and tahini and mix to combine.
  • Add the flour and salt to coat the water and set aside for 10 minutes. Do not blend the flour in the water.
  • Using the dough hook, mix the ingredients (medium speed) for about 7 minutes, until the dough is soft and does not crumble. Depending on the kind of flour used, the weather and many other factors, you may need to use from 500 to 520g flour. Leave 20g of flour aside and add a little bit at a time, until the dough is firm and not too sticky.
  • Coat lightly a bowl with olive oil, place the dough for the Lagana inside and cover. Let it rise in warm environment for about 1 hour, or until it doubles its size.
  • For this Lagana recipe you need to use a large baking tray, approx. 35*25cm. Oil the bottom and sides of the baking tray and gently deflate the dough. Spread the dough for the Lagana evenly on the tray and let it rise for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Using your finger, poke some holes across the surface of the Lagana bread and sprinkle with water and sesame seeds.
  • Bake the Lagana in preheated oven at 180C for 25-30 minutes or until crispy and deep golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 53.6gProtein: 8.6gFat: 5.8gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 875.8mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 3.3g
Keyword Clean Monday bread, flatbread, Greek bread, Lenten bread, Mediterranean bread
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