Ladenia (Traditional Greek Pizza/Flatbread)
Ladenia is a traditional Greek dish originating from Kimolos, a beautiful island located on the southwest of the Cyclades. Ladenia is a type of flatbread topped with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and various herbs, typically oregano and basil leaves.
Ladenia is often served as a snack or appetizer and while it’s a simple dish it’s surprisingly flavorful. It’s similar to pizza but has its own unique taste and texture.
Enjoy this traditional Ladenia recipe by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis.
Ladenia (Traditional Greek Pizza/Flatbread)
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 200 ml water lukewarm
- 5 gr dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 500 gr all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 150 ml olive oil
For the topping:
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp oregano
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
For serving:
- basil leaves coarsely chopped
- fresh oregano chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/356° F with both upper and lower heating elements.
For the dough:
- Pour the water, olive oil, yeast and sugar into a mixing bowl. Mix with a hand whisk and let the yeast activate for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and salt and knead with a hook attachment for 5-6 minutes until dough is smooth and pliable and comes away from the side of the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl. Cover with transparent film or a kitchen towel and leave for 1 hour at room temperature until it doubles in volume.
- Once the dough has risen, grease a shallow rectangular baking tray 35×30 cm (12×14 inches). Transfer the dough and spread it evenly to the edges, pressing it slightly with your hands.
For the topping:
- Spread the tomato paste over the dough, then add the tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with a bit of oregano, drizzle over a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Unmold the Ladenia, sprinkle with basil leaves and fresh oregano, cut into pieces, and serve.
Notes
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