Lebanese Zaatar (Za’atar) Bread

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.

Original recipe makes 40 servings

Ingredients

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 za’atar, or more to taste

  • PREP

    30 mins

  • COOK

    25 mins

  • READY IN

    55 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. Shape dough, about 1/4 cup per piece, into rounds on a floured work surface. Arrange rounds on baking sheets.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 266 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 16.9 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Sodium: 62 mg

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