Recipe: Za’atar Rolls

Freshly baked rolls are a staple at any holiday dinner. If you’re looking to upgrade your rolls this year, try out this recipe for fluffy buns with za’atar, which is a delicious mix of various herbs and spices.

Dough Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 6 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. active rapid rise yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup milk (or plant milk)

Za’atar Mix Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Talia’s Green Za’atar
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix together warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Leave for 5 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, add in the flours, salt, milk, oil, and the yeast mixture from the first step.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes or until smooth.
4. Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Put the dough in a warm place for about 2-3 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
5. After the dough has risen, punch down the dough. Transfer back onto the floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle.
6. Mix the za’atar and olive oil together in a bowl. Then pour the mixture over the dough and spread it out evenly to the edges.
7. Take one side of the dough and roll it up into a log. Cut up the dough into 16-18 pieces.
8. Place the rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover again with a towel and leave in a warm place for another hour.
9. After 30 minutes, brush olive oil or melted butter over the tops of the rolls. Re-cover for the remaining 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
11. Bake the rolls for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden.
12. Let cool slightly before serving.

*Original recipe from Fig and Olive Platter.