FLATBREAD WITH ZA'ATAR, LEMON AND OIL TOPPING

Flatbread With Za'atar, Lemon and Oil Topping image

Provided by gailanng

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 flatbreads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 cups lukewarm water (l00 - 110 degrees)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
5 cups unbleached bread flour
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 -3 tablespoons za'atar spice mix (can use Za'atar or any other)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

For The Bread: Whisk together the yeast, water and sugar. Stir in the oil, the all-purpose flour and most of the bread flour, then the salt. Mix to form a soft dough. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, till it's elastic and supple, adding additional flour as needed.
Place the dough in a large, well-greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let rise until doubled. Alternatively, allow the dough a long, cool rise in the refridgerator, several hours or overnight. Bring the dough to room temperature before shaping; it'll rise as it warms up.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Stretch or roll the pieces into irregular slabs, and let rest for 15 minutes, covered with a tea towel. Spread some lemon/olive oil/za'atar mixture onto each piece of dough.
Rub grill with vegetable oil. Preheat the grill to its hottest temperature. Place the flatbreads gently on the grill. Cover and bake for 1 to 2 minutes, then check for doneness. Allow to bake until the tops begin to brown. Brush with additional topping if desired and remove from the grill.
For The Za'atar Topping: Mix topping ingredients with a whisk until well blended. Set aside until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 532.2, Carbohydrate 88.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.2