Greek Lagana Flatbread Bread for Clean Monday

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar texture and nutrition.

In a large bowl, add 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, whisk together and set aside.

In a tabletop mixer, add 1 and 1/2 cups of lukewarm water, 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, mix and let sit for about 8 minutes until foamy.

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the yeast mixture, then add all the flour mixture and knead on low speed for about 10 minutes.

Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise until doubled in volume.

Cut the risen dough into two equal portions, roll each portion into a rectangle or oval shape about 9 by 13 inches.

Place the rolled dough onto trays lined with parchment paper, cover loosely with a kitchen towel, and let rest for 30-40 minutes until puffed up.

Press into the dough with fingertips to create a pinched look, brush with water, and sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.

Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Let the bread rest for 8-10 minutes before serving.

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