Za’atar is a Mediterranean spice mixture typically of dried herbs, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. It is great with pita bread and olive oil, meats and especially on vegetables.
This time I wanted to try the Za’atar on a Margherita Flatbread and see how it turned out. How did it turn out you ask? Well after giving the wife and the three teenagers their portions before I could even plate myself a slice they all wanted more. I split my slice for them and went to work on making more. It really was that tasty.
This recipe will go into detail about how to make your very own Za’atar Margherita flatbread, except for one thing. How to make your own Za’atar. I sell my version at a local farmer’s market and online so I don’t want to give away my secrets. You can buy Life 44’s version ofZa’atar here, or you can but some at a local specialty market. But I would really like for you to buy ours…LOL. Anyways, let’s get to the recipe.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 cup of water. Stir to mix. You made need to add more water until the dough forms
Add flour to your surface and knead for about two minutes
Add oil or vegetable spray to a bowl and place dough in bowl. Cover with a damp towel and allow to rest for one hour.
After an hour cut dough into 6 pieces, cover and allow to rest for a few minutes.
Heat a skillet to medium heat and once heated add olive oil
Flour your surface and roll each piece into a circle or close to a circle until it is about 1/8 inch thick. I mean my circles look more like blobs but that's fine.
Cook each piece of flatbread for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 350°
Brush a little olive oil and then sprinkle some minced garlic and Za'atar on all 6 pieces of flatbread
Add three pieces of mozzarella and place a sliced tomato on top of the cheese for all 6 pieces.
Place flatbread into oven for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese has started to melt
Garnish with basil and try to enjoy a slice before everyone else gets one
