Lebanese Thyme Bread

Time

Prep 180 min · Cook 30 min · 210 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix together the yeast sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the warm water and set aside.

2. 2

   Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add in the salt. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the yeast mixture and the remaining warm water.

3. 3

   Knead together until the mixture forms a stiff dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10-15 minutes, adding in a tablespoon of olive oil to the dough to soften it.

   15 min
4. 4

   Wash and dry the mixing bowl and rub with a little of the olive oil. Return the dough to the ball and roll it around the bowl until well oiled. Cover with a clean cloth and set aside in a warm place to rise for 2 hours.

   120 min
5. 5

   Knead the dough again, then divide it into 10 portions. Roll each dough portion between your palms until smooth and round.

6. 6

   Using a rolling pin, roll out each portion into a circle. Cover the dough circles and set aside for 20 minutes.

   20 min
7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 450°F Place 2 large baking sheets in the oven to heat up. Brush the tops of each dough circle with a little of the olive oil. Mix the remaining olive oil with the thyme, marjoram and sesame seeds and spread the mixture evenly over the surface of each dough circle.

8. 8

   Slide the dough circles onto the hot baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove and cool. Serve.

   10 min

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