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Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Whisk together the flour and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Knead the dough by hand or","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). In a small bowl, mix the za'atar spice blend with 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil to create a spreadable paste.","group":"Prepare Topping","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Topping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.","group":"Assembly","title":"Punch down the risen dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your fingertips to make small indentations (dimples) on the surface of each circle.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place the dough circles","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of the za'atar and oil mixture over each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of the za'atar and oil mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bottom is cooked through.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Ensure your olive oil is high quality as it carries the flavor of the za'atar. For a crispier bottom, use a pizza stone if available.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine","Lebanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Baking sheet","Mixing bowl","Rolling pin","Parchment paper"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","low_sodium"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"piece","note":"Makes 8 medium-sized flatbreads"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before rolling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container or wrap in foil. 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