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Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese
Total time85 min
Prep25 min
Cook60 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
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Breads and flatbreads

ChefClaudette Katnashu

Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese

Za'atar bread stuffed with cheese... an excellent suggestion for the most delicious breakfast pastries for the whole family. Give it to the kids for their school lunchbox. Delicious and nutritious pastries.

Za'atar bread... surprise your kids by making it at home for the best breakfast and school lunchbox treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kilogram flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 kilogram fresh green thyme, stems removed, washed and very well squeezed of water
  • 2 and 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 medium tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 3 tablespoons powdered milk
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • White cheese or other cheese as desired for filling
  • Sesame for garnish
  • For more delicious breakfast pastries, here is the following link: French bread

Method

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  1. In a bowl, put half of the flour with the salt, sugar, yeast, powdered milk, and the chopped za'atar and mix... you can also use whole za'atar leaves without chopping....
  2. Add only half the oil and mix.. then start adding the lukewarm water in batches and knead
  3. Add the remaining flour in batches as well, continuing to add flour and water and knead until we obtain a cohesive dough
  4. Add the remaining oil and knead until the dough absorbs the oil well
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and a cotton kitchen towel and leave it aside in a warm place to rise
  6. When it has risen, shape the dough into medium-sized balls and let them rest a little
  7. Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand, fill it with cheese, then close it to form balls and garnish with sesame
  8. Arrange the dough balls in a greased baking tray and put them into a hot oven until they cook, then brown the tops
  9. Claudette Katnasho
  10. For more delicious breakfast pastries, here is the following link: French bread

Recipe tags

Breads and flatbreadsInternationalVegetarianNut freeMediumLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • French Bread

Chef

Claudette Katnashu

Claudette—known as Umm Maurice in the “What Are We Cooking Today” group—is from Jerusalem and a mother of six. Her table is always piled with delicious dishes, and she never hesitates to share her beloved, signature recipes with everyone.

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