The Joy of Cooking Lebanon (Season 3, Episode 2)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while ricotta is often less expensive.

za’atar spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade za’atar

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Homemade za’atar can be made with common spices.

Combine bread flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt in a food processor.

Add Greek yogurt, honey, and water, and mix until it forms a ball.

Knead the dough a few times to bring it into a ball.

Divide the dough into two pieces and shape each into a flat ball.

Transfer to a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap, letting it sit for 1 to 1.5 hours to double in size.

Roll out one piece of dough into a 6 by 12-inch flatbread.

Prepare the topping by whisking together olive oil, za'atar, and sesame seeds.

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a baking stone if available.

Transfer the flatbread to a pizza peel dusted with semolina flour.

Spread the topping mixture over the flatbread.

Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until golden brown.

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Equipment Needed

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