Za’atar Bread

Description

These are known in the Middle East as mana’eesh. Homemade dough is topped with za’atar, a spice mixture composed of sesame seeds, oregano, marjoram, and thyme.

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
  • 6 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons za’atar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Mix in 3 cups flour and salt. Stir in remaining flour
  2. 1/2 cup at a time
  3. beating well after each addition.
  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth
  5. about 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; turn to coat with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled
  6. about 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  8. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds. Roll into 1/4-inch-thick circles. Poke rounds with your fingers to create small indentations.
  9. Mix za’atar and olive oil together in a small bowl. Spread over circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown
  11. 5 to 6 minutes.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 16

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