Lathenia (olive oil pie)
1/2 cup Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 envelope active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 lbs flour (preferably wheat) 1 medium onion, grated 2 - 3 firm tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 lb crumbled feta cheese (optional)Dilute yeast in warm water, add half of the olive oil, salt and flour, a little at a time until you have a soft dough. Knead well.
Place the dough in the center of an oiled baking pan and spread all over the bottom of the pan with your oiled finger tips. Leave it in a warm place to rise until it doubles in volume and top with onion, tomato, oregano, optional feta cheese and remaining olive oil. Bake in moderate heat for about 50 minutes.