Tunisian Msemen (Flatbread) with Olive Oil & Za'atar

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Semolina flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Za'atar

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of semolina flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2. 2Gradually add the 1 cup of water while mixing until a soft, smooth dough forms. Knead this dough on a clean surface for 5 to 7 minutes until it is elastic.
3. 3Divide the kneaded dough into 6 equal balls. Place each ball in a separate small bowl and coat it with a portion of the 0.5 cup of olive oil. Let the dough balls rest, covered, for 30 minutes at room temperature.
4. 4Lightly grease a clean work surface with a little olive oil. Take one dough ball and stretch it into a thin rectangle. Fold this rectangle into thirds, like a letter, then fold it again into a square shape.
5. 5Repeat step 4 with the remaining 5 dough balls, creating 6 dough squares in total.
6. 6Heat a lightly oiled griddle or a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, which is approximately 350°F (175°C).
7. 7Place one Msemen square onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it is golden brown and puffed. During the final minute of cooking on each side, brush the Msemen with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of za'atar.
8. 8Remove the cooked Msemen from the griddle and serve warm.

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