Wholemeal Khorasan Za’atar Flatbread

2 x 25cm x 30cm / 10×12” baking trays, 2 x large mixing bowls and clean tea towel

WHOLEMEAL KHORASAN FLATBREAD
250g Doves Farm Organic Wholemeal Khorasan Flour
1 tsp Doves Farm Quick Yeast
175ml tepid water
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
oil, for hands
flour, for tin

TOPPING
4 tbsp za’atar
4 tbsp olive oil

220°C, Fan 200°C, 425°F, Gas 7

Wholemeal Khorasan Flatbread

1. Sprinkle flour on 2 x 25 x 30cm/10 x 12” baking trays.
2. Put the Khorasan flour and yeast into a large bowl and blend them together.
3. Pour in the water and stir until craggy and lumpy.
4. Add the oil and salt and stir into a soft doughy mass.
5. Put a little oil on your hands and knead the dough, in the bowl, for 100 presses.
6. Invert another bowl over the mixing bowl and leave it to double in size, about 1-2 hours.
7. Knead the dough with oiled hands for another 100 presses.
8. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces, roll each into a ball and put them on the prepared baking trays.
9. Flatten the dough with the palm of your hand and your fingers to make a 20cm/8” circle.
10. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
11. Pre-heat the oven.

Topping

1. To make the topping, put the za’atar into a small mixing bowl, add the oil and stir to make a paste.
2. Gently spread the za’atar topping over the risen dough.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes.