Za'atar Man'ouche (Lebanese Flatbread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Warm water
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Za'atar spice blend
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil (for topping)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2. 2Add the 3/4 cup of warm water and the 1/4 cup of olive oil to the bowl. Mix with your hands or a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. This means it will spring back slowly when you poke it.
4. 4Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little of the remaining olive oil. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl and turn it to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat your oven to about 230°C.
6. 6Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a thin circle, about 15.24-20.32 cm in diameter.
7. 7Place the rolled dough circles onto baking sheets. In a small bowl, mix together the 4 tablespoons of za'atar spice blend and the 4 tablespoons of olive oil (for topping) until it forms a paste.
8. 8Spread the za'atar mixture evenly over the surface of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the topping is fragrant.

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