LEBANESE ZAATAR (ZA'ATAR) BREAD

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Traditional Lebanese bread. Crispy, flaky cracker like bread infused with fresh za'atar (similar to oregano). You can substitute oregano for za'atar, but use less. May place under broiler to brown tops.

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups warm water
1 (.25 ounce) package yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour, or more if needed
2 cups olive oil
1 cup corn oil
2 cups fresh za'atar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix water, yeast, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, olive oil, and corn oil; mix using your hands, adding more whole wheat flour if needed, until dough holds together. Mix za'atar into dough until evenly incorporated (see notes).
  • Shape dough, about 1/4 cup per piece, into rounds on a floured work surface. Arrange rounds on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Robert Witek
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This recipe was a disaster! The dough was too sticky and impossible to work with. I ended up throwing it all away.


Drenkrod
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more liquid to the dough next time. Other than that, the bread was delicious and the zaatar topping was perfect.


Sandile Bongani Msimango
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great! The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more salt to the dough. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe and will definitely be making it again.


chioma peace
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This is my new favorite bread recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the zaatar topping is addictive. I love eating it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Marc Robyn
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I made this bread for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the zaatar topping was the perfect balance of savory and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Augustine Suruyon
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This zaatar bread was absolutely delicious! The dough was perfectly soft and fluffy, and the zaatar topping was savory and flavorful. I loved the combination of the tangy sumac, the earthy thyme, and the nutty sesame seeds. I also appreciated that th