Bread with Za’atar

Ease of Preparation: Medium
Yield: 8 servings

ingredients:

• Pita bread dough (see recipe)
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) za’atar spice mix (see below)
• 1 teaspoon (15 ml) lemon juice

Za’atar spice mix:

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sumac
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) thyme
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oregano
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coarse salt

method:

Make the za’atar spice mix by mixing together sumac, thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, and coarse salt. Set aside.

Mix together olive oil, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) za’atar spice mix, and lemon juice.

Roll bread dough into several 10-inch (25 cm) rounds.

Make indents with your fingers on the dough.

Spread the olive oil and za’atar mixture onto the bread rounds.

Bake in the oven at 450 F (230 F) for 7 minutes or until dough is golden brown.

Serve.