Zaatar Bread

Ingredients

• 1 Meyer lemon (grated zest and juice)
• 1 clove garlic (mashed and minced)
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel (or kosher salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sumac (optional)
• 1/4 cup hot tap water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Meyer Lemon Zahtar

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients; cover and set aside.

3. 3

   Naan Bread

4. 4

   In 1-cup measure combine water, sugar and yeast, stirring, until yeast dissolves. Let yeast proof for 10 minutes or until mixture looks foamy.

5. 5

   In large bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

6. 6

   In medium bowl, whisk milk, yogurt and yeast mixture until blended.

7. 7

   Add wet ingredients to flour mixture; mix by hand until dough comes together into a slightly sticky ball.

8. 8

   Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rest for 1 hour or as long as overnight in the refrigerator.

9. 9

   Divide dough into 12 balls.

10. 10

    On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an oval shape about ¼-inch thick.

11. 11

    Heat a heavy skillet, over medium heat.

12. 12

    Brush both sides of dough lightly with olive oil and place in skillet.

13. 13

    Cover and cook for 1 minute or until brown and dough begins to bubble up. Flip bread over.

14. 14

    Spread some zahtar over top. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bread is cooked through.

15. 15

    To serve: cut on the diagonal into strips.