Description
The za’atar garlic knot is worth more than 10 slices of cakes, they are addictive, full of flavour and so easy to make. Even for novice bread baker, this recipe will make you dance with joy. Considering za’atar is not that prevalent here, I have also shared the recipe on how to make za’atar at home using the blend of store bought dried herbs, that will take just 5 minutes or less.
Ingredients
Scale
Za’atar:
- 2 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp dried marjoram
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp sumac
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
Bread:
- 3 cups bread flour
- 85 g unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, scaled then cooled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp oil for greasing the bowl
Filling:
- 2–3 tbsp za’atar blend
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Milk for brushing top of bread
Instructions
- Mix all the inrgedients listed for the bread and using dough hook, knead on stand mixer until soft, elastic dough is formed.
- Alternatively you can also use hands.
- Leave the dough to rise until double in bulk in the bowl greased with oil.
- Once the dough has doubled, punch down the air and divide into small balls.
- Flatten each ball into rectangle then smear one side with za’atar and garlic mince.
- Roll lengthwise then coil to form a knot.
- Preheat the oevn to 200 C and leave the knots to rise again for 20 minutes.
- Bake the knots for 15-18 mins until top is golden.
- Brush top of bread with milk to retain softness.
- Prep Time: 60 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Baking