Za'atar Bread

Yeast Bread - Bread

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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 pieces

Za'atar Bread

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

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Bread

Directions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 3 cups flour and salt. Stir in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time beating well after each addition.

Step 2

Turn dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth about 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl. Place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1 hour.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Nutritional Information

Za'atar Bread

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 196.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.7g 11%

Carbohydrates: 33.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 4.2g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 41.8IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 95.5mcg 24%

Calcium: 28.5mg 3%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 14.4mg 5%

Potassium: 62.9mg 2%

Sodium: 438.7mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 38

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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