Za’atar Flatbread with Olive Oil
Za’atar Flatbread with Olive Oil: Your New Breakfast Favorite is a delightful way to start your day. This easy-to-make flatbread is warm, fluffy, and infused with the aromatic flavors of za’atar and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, it stands out as a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or topped with your favorite dips and spreads. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering or just want a cozy breakfast for one, this flatbread will surely impress everyone at the table. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons za’atar spice
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined and knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough and divide into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into rounds about ¼ inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Brush with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle za’atar on top while still warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg