Vegan Za'atar Flatbread

Vegan Za'atar Flatbread

Soft, chewy Middle Eastern flatbreads topped with a savory mixture of za'atar and olive oil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Fine Salt, 5.0 gr Sugar, 400.0 gr Wheat Flour, 7.0 gr Yeast

    Cookware: mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  2. Step 2

    Add the water at about 38°C and 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 250.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Knead the dough in the bowl or on a clean work surface until smooth and elastic.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Return the dough to the bowl, cover it, and let it rise until roughly doubled in size.

    Timer: 60 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 230°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, parchment paper

  6. Step 6

    Mix the za'atar with the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil to make a spreadable paste.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 40.0 gr Za'atar

    Cookware: small bowl, spoon

  7. Step 7

    Divide the risen dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a round about 5 mm thick and arrange on the lined baking sheet.

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin

  8. Step 8

    Spread the za'atar paste evenly over the rounds, leaving a narrow border around each edge.

    Cookware: baking sheet, spoon

  9. Step 9

    Bake at 230°C until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are cooked through.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Do not taste raw dough. Bake the flatbreads fully, handle hot equipment with dry oven gloves, and cool leftovers promptly before storing them covered in the refrigerator.

Risk factors

  • Hot oven and baking sheet
  • Raw flour in uncooked dough