Lagana is a Greek bread that is very similar to focaccia. This flatbread makes for the perfect canvas for an edible garden landscape. Add your favorite toppings to create beautiful and delicious bread.Printable Recipe: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/garden-art-lagana-the-greek-focaccia-bread/IngredientsFor the Starter2 cups lukewarm (115 F) water2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 and 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast1/4 cup all-purpose flourRemaining Dough Ingredients:4 cups all-purpose flour1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 cup olive oilThe Toppings:Scallions or chivessliced onionsbell pepperspitted Kalamata olivessesame seedsherbs: thyme, basil, dill, oregano, parsley, and/or rosemarygrape or cherry tomatoesInstructionsMake the starter:Combine all of the starter ingredients into the bowl of a tabletop mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix the ingredients together with a spoon or whisk and set aside for 8-10 minutes.Note:A puffy cloud will form on the top of the mixture. If this does not happen, throw away the mixture and start with a different batch of yeast. Yeast very rarely goes bad, but when it does, it cannot be used.Combine the remaining flour and salt in a bowl and whisk together.Add the flour mixture along with the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead on low speed for 10 minutes.Note:The dough should remain sticky. If it is dry, knead in about cup more water. A soft sticky dough will yield a light, airy bread.Place the dough in an oiled large bowl and cover with plastic. Set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size. This usually takes around 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours depending on the temperature.Punch down the dough and spread it onto a half-sheet baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper.Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside to rise for about 30 minutes.In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 F, 220 C.Decorate the top of the bread with your favorite toppings. Brush the top and the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle the tops with some salt.Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes.Serve with olive oil for dipping and your favorite dips.Enjoy.Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishes Here are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :) My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8ED Kitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0b Food Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZd Microplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vTo Madeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1sm Cheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQ Vitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbH Nonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804t Cast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjs Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xD Half sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cD Thanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :) Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!
