Hard Greek Bread

Za'atar Bread

Name: Za'atar Bread
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 79 min
Total time: 97 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast , .25 ounce; 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

Total Time

1h 37m

18m prep · 79m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Hard

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Za'atar bread is 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 package active dry yeast , .25 ounce
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, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
2

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; turn to coat with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
4

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.
5

Mix za'atar and olive oil together in a small bowl. Spread over circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
6

Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.