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Thyme bread (khubz bil za'atar akhdar)

A flatbread flavoured with olive oil and fresh thyme, with a slightly crisp crust. It accompanies meals or is simply enjoyed with cheese and olives.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt and yeast, then add the lukewarm water and a spoonful of olive oil.
  2. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
  3. Cover and leave the dough to rest for 1 hour in a warm place.
  4. Strip the thyme leaves and chop them finely with a pinch of salt.
  5. Divide the dough into 4, roll each piece into a thin disc, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme.
  6. Cook dry in a hot pan over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Bake the breads at 230 °C for 8 minutes on a hot tray.

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Original Ecomely recipe.