Ladenia from Cyclades – Traditional Greek Fasting Pizza.

Ingredients of Ladenia from Cyclades – Traditional Greek Fasting Pizza

1. It’s 500 g of bread flour.
2. Prepare 7 g of dry yeast (or 25 g fresh).
3. Prepare 1 tsp of salt, for the dough.
4. It’s 1 tsp of dried oregano.
5. Prepare 250 ml of warm water.
6. You need 750 g of ripe tomatoes, peeled & seeded.
7. Prepare 1 of large onion, diced.
8. Prepare 180 g of sliced olives.
9. You need 50 ml of olive oil.
10. You need as needed of extra olive oil, for the filling.
11. You need To taste of extra salt, for the filling.

Ladenia from Cyclades – Traditional Greek Fasting Pizza step by step

1. NOTE: Peel, seed and cut the tomatoes in cubes. Put them into a strainer for a while..
2. Heat 100ml olive oil in a wide pan, over high heat.
3. Add the onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with just a pinch of salt. Olives will add the extra taste we need..
4. Add the tomatoes and stir gently for 2min..
5. Remove from heat and mix in the olives and the oregano. Set aside and let it cool completely..
6. In a large bowl combine flour with yeast. Make a well in the center and add salt and olive oil..
7. Add the water and mix until the sides of your bowl are clean. Take the dough out of the bowl and knead for 10min until it’s smooth..
8. Oil a round baking pan 34cm / 13.3” in diameter. Spread the dough in the pan covering the bottom and up the sides evenly..
9. Place it in a warm spot and let it rise for 20 min..
10. Sprinkle some semolina in order to absorb the excess moisture and prevent the dough from getting soggy..
11. Spread the filling evenly into the pan..
12. Using a scissors, make small cuts to decorate the dough. Sprinkle some semolina, drizzle with olive oil and it’s ready for the oven!.
13. Bake in a preheated oven, at 200⁰C / 400⁰F for 40 to 45 minutes. Enjoy!.