Zaatar Focaccia

An easy focaccia recipe topped with savory za’atar spices. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or sandwich bread.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 3/4 cups warm water (about 110 to 115 degrees F, divided)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided, plus more for drizzling)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon za'atar spice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. 2Add remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, flour, and salt. Stir until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead 5–7 minutes by hand or 3–4 minutes with a dough hook until smooth, soft, elastic, and slightly sticky.
4. 4Place dough in a bowl coated with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Turn to coat, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
5. 5Brush a large rimmed baking sheet (about 11×17 inches) with olive oil. Press dough evenly to the edges, resting briefly if it resists stretching.
6. 6Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
7. 7Heat oven to 450°F. Dimple dough with fingertips, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with za’atar.
8. 8Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with more olive oil before serving.