Panini allo za’atar

Ingredienti

• 2 cups Lukewarm water
• 2 1/4 tsp Yeast (equivalent to one packet)
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 5 cups All-purpose Flour, divided
• 1/2 cup Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Dry Milk Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp White Vinegar
• 1/3 cup Za'atar Seasoning
• 12 oz Cream cheese block, cubed (you can put a cube in each bun for a cheese center.)
• 12 oz Arabic block of cheese, cubed (you can put a cube in each bun for a cheese center. * Queso blanco works too)
• 1/3 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 1/3 cup Feta, crumbled
• 1/2 cup Arabic cheese, crumbled (queso blanco works too)
• 2 tbsp Za'atar seasoning
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 1/3 cup Za'atar seasoning

Preparazione

1. 1

   In the bowl or stand mixer, combine the lukewarm water, yeast, sugar, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing everything together really well. Cover with a towel and keep in a warm spot for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Next, add olive oil, remaining 3 cups of flour, milk powder, salt, za'atar and vinegar. Stir together very well. Using a hook attachment, knead the mixture 6-8 minutes until it comes together nicely as a dough. It should be smooth and not sticky. If it is sticky, add a tbsp of flour at a time.

3. 3

   Shape the dough into a ball and place it back in the bowl, now coated with olive oil. Cover and allow to proof in a warm spot for 30 minutes. it should double in size.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 375 F.

5. 5

   Then, form the dough into golf ball sized balls and stuff with a cube or tsp of cheese mixture.

6. 6

   Place in a 12-inch cake pan with about an inch of space between them as they will exaond when baking.

7. 7

   Beat the egg and milk together for the egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the top of the buns and sprinkle za'atar on top of each.

8. 8

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown. Enjoy warm or room temperature.