Zaatar Pita Bread
Elevate your bread-baking game with this fragrant and flavorful Zaatar Pita Bread recipe! Combining soft, pillowy homemade pita with the earthy, tangy allure of zaatar—a Middle Eastern spice blend of thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds—this recipe is a must-try for any food lover. The dough comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like flour, yeast, and olive oil, and its golden, skillet-toasted finish is both simple and rewarding. Topped with a luscious zaatar-infused olive oil paste, these pitas are perfect for snacking, pairing with dips like hummus, or serving alongside your favorite Mediterranean meals. With only 20 minutes of cook time and an hour of rise time, this zaatar pita bread is a showstopper that balances ease and sophistication, making it an irresistible addition to your homemade bread repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Warm water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Zaatar spice blend
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil (for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 6-8 inch circle (about 1/4 inch thick).
Mix the zaatar spice blend with the extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl to create a paste-like consistency.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread a thin, even layer of the zaatar mixture over the surface of each pita round.
Place a pita bread (zaatar side up) onto the heated skillet. Cook for about 2–3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown spots appear. Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.
Serve the warm zaatar pita bread immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to two days. Reheat before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 216.3 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6945 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 837.6 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 121.0 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 54.5 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
