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Za'atar Focaccia

A Lebanese bread of, seasoned with za'atar and baked in the oven. Finish with olive oil.

2 hr 25 min · Serves 1 · Medium

Makes
1
flat bread

Ingredients

Bread

Topping

Time
Prep 120 min · Cook 25 min · 145 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Stir sugar and warm water together in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top. Let stand for ten minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.

  2. 2

    Measure flour and salt into large bowl. Stir. Make a well in the center. Add yeast mixture to well. Stir with spoon until mixed.

  3. 3

    Make a well once more and add olive oil and water to well. Stir. Turn out onto floured surface. Knead for 9-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Place in greased bowl, turning once to greased top. Cover with clean towel. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in bulk.

    120 min
  5. 5

    Punch dough down. Place on greased baking sheet. Press or roll out into 12 inch circle. Makes 1 round flat bread.

  6. 6

    Topping:. Make dents with finger in surface. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with Zatar and sea salt. Let stand uncovered for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  7. 7

    Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve warm or cold, cut in wedges.

    25 min

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