Lebanese Zaatar (za'atar) Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• 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.