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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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)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Step 2
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms.
Step 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
Step 6
On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 6-8 inch circle (about 1/4 inch thick).
Step 7
Mix the zaatar spice blend with the extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl to create a paste-like consistency.
Step 8
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 9
Spread a thin, even layer of the zaatar mixture over the surface of each pita round.
Step 10
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.
Step 11
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
| Serving size | (699.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1996.2 |
| Total Fat 74.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2382.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 287.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.0g | |
| Protein 41.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 106.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 546.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories