2 teaspoons dry yeast
1 kg flour (approximately 2 1/4 lbs.)
1 teaspoon table salt
little olive oil
2 cups warm water (about 37 oc)
fresh Palestinian/Lebanese Zaatar + olive oil

Dissolve yeast in little of warm water. Combine flour, salt, 3-4 spoons of fresh olive oil (if possible) and warm water.

Roll the dough into medium circular shape. Pour the Zaatar onto the dough then bake in the oven heated at 350°C or about 650°F (3-6 minutes). Don't burn.

Note: Zaatar is a pita bread brushed with olive oil, and optionally lemon juice and garlic, and sprinkled with red pepper, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, mint, and mixed greens.

Submitted by: Tarek Aoudi