This is a new taste and recipe in our house. A gift of spice from our travelling neighbours was a wonderful opportunity to try something different! This combination of flavours is a popular Middle Eastern treat, and one worth trying. A simple, quick-rising yeast dough is spread with a unique combination of flavours, including thyme and toasted sesame seeds. Great as an appetizer, this is often served with a healthy addition of tomatoes, cucumber, radishes and olives.
Rate this recipe!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 8 minutes |
| Passive Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
people
|
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1 cup multigrain bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fast-rising yeast
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Za'atar Topping
- 3 Tablespoons za'atar spice mix
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil
Ingredients
Dough
Za'atar Topping
|
Rate this recipe!
|
Instructions
- Stir together all your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl fitted with your kneading hook.
- Warm your oil a little and add it together with your warm water to the the dry ingredients.
- Mix until it forms a smooth, soft dough. Add a little more flour if it is still too sticky.
- Oil the bowl and dough and cover with a cloth. Put in a warm location and allow the dough to rise for a half hour, or until double in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into four or six balls. Shape each ball into a flat disc approximately six inches in diameter. Place on a baking sheet lightly coated with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Mix together the spice mix and the oil. Gently brush a generous quantity over each bread, leaving a little uncovered crust around the edges.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F., letting brushed bread rise for 10-15 minutes while the oven is heating.
- Bake in your hot oven for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown.
- These are best served warm but they reheat well! Add on some traditional chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and/or olives. Enjoy something different!
Recipe Notes
