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Za'atar Ka'ak (Thyme Ka'ak)

Breakfast and brunch

Za'atar Ka'ak (Thyme Ka'ak)

Za'atar ka'ak — an easy homemade ka'ak flavored with fresh za'atar. Serve at breakfast with cheeses, yogurt and tea.

Total time60 min
Prep40 min
Cook20 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
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Recipe tags

Breakfast and brunchInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeNut freeEgg freeMediumBalanced time

Recipe story

Za'atar ka'ak — a homemade recipe that’s simply delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup coarse semolina
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups fresh green za'atar (thyme mixture)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Warm water for kneading
  • Za'atar ka'ak recipe from a friend and cook on Shou Tabkhyeen Al-Youm:
  • Rana Sbeiti Bazzi
  • Click Rana’s name to visit her page on our site and see all her delicious recipes
  • For more pastries see: Potato pie recipe
  • To make anise ka'ak see: Healthy, light anise ka'ak

Method

  1. Mix the dry ingredients, then add the olive oil and gradually add warm water until you have a cohesive dough.
  2. Let the dough rest for at least one hour to rise.
  3. Divide the dough into small portions as desired, roll out on a clean surface and shape.
  4. Let them rest for 10 minutes, then bake in an oven preheated to 180°C (356°F) until golden.
    Timers: 10 min

Notes and serving ideas

  • Potato pie recipe
  • Healthy, light anise ka'ak
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