Lebanese Zaatar (Zaatar) Bread Recipe

Lebanese Zaatar (Zaatar) Bread Recipe

  • 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
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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 .
  3. Shape dough, about 1/4 cup per piece, into rounds on a floured work surface. Arrange rounds on baking sheets.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.