Express Tahini Lagana Bread Ready in 30 Minutes – No Yeast, No Waiting

This Express Tahini Lagana is soft, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes — without yeast and without long rising times. Traditionally enjoyed in Greece during Clean Monday, lagana is a flat sesame bread with a characteristic dimpled surface. This version simplifies the process while keeping the authentic flavor and texture.

Made with tahini and sparkling soda, this no-yeast lagana develops a tender crumb and subtle nutty aroma. It’s perfect when you want homemade bread fast, without sacrificing taste or structure.

Express Tahini Lagana Bread Ready in 30 Minutes – No Yeast, No Waiting

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: BreadCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

pieces

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

260

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Quick and easy Greek lagana made with tahini and soda. No yeast, no waiting — soft sesame flatbread ready in 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• For the Dough

• 500 g 4 cup All-purpose Flour

• 330 ml 11 fl oz Club Soda (carbonated water)

• 120 g 1/2 cup Tahini

• 20 g 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar

• 10 g 1 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp 1 tsp Baking Powder

• For Brushing

• 1 cup 1 cup Lukewarm Water

• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Sugar

• Sesame Seeds, for sprinkling

How to make Lagana Bread

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the sparkling soda and tahini. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated and a soft dough forms.
• Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 30 seconds.
• Using your hands, shape the dough into the traditional oval lagana shape.
• Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper and place the dough on top. Adjust the shape as needed.
• Prepare the Brushing Mixture
• In a small bowl, mix the water with the sugar.
• Brush the surface of the lagana with the mixture and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
• Using your fingers, press dimples across the entire surface.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C), conventional heat, for 35–40 minutes, until golden and fully baked.

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How Does This Lagana Rise Without Yeast?

Instead of yeast, this recipe uses baking powder and carbonated water. The carbonation helps aerate the dough, while baking powder provides lift in the oven. The result is a surprisingly light texture without proofing time.

Why Add Tahini?

Tahini enriches the dough with healthy fats and gives the bread a subtle sesame flavor from within. It also contributes to a softer crumb and improved moisture retention.

Texture & Flavor

This no-yeast lagana has:

• A crisp sesame crust
• A soft, tender interior
• A mild nutty aroma

It’s ideal served with dips, olives, or as part of a Mediterranean spread.

Serving Ideas

Pair it with:

• Greek appetizers
• Hummus or spreads
• Olive oil and herbs
• Roasted vegetables