Pita Zatar Bread Recipe

  1.  In a small bowl mix the yeast, the sugar and ¼ cup warm water. Let the
       yeast mixture sit for 15 minutes.

  2.  Mix the flour and salt in a big bowl and add to the fermented yeast
       mixture.

  3.  Start to knead the mixture into dough, while you gradually add the left
       ¾ cup warm water. .

  4.  Continue to knead the dough for about 8 minutes , until it turns into a
      firm, elastic dough. (if it's sticky add 1 or 2 Tbsp flour).

  5.  Now create a ball shape out of the dough, and cover the bowl with a
       towel.

  6.  Let the dough ball to swell for 1 hour, and then knead it for 2  
       minutes.

  7.  Divide the dough into 8 balls. Each one about the size of a Ping-Pong
       ball.

  8.  Cover 7 balls with a the towel, and leaver 1 for rolling.

  9.  Roll gently 1 ball with a rolling-spin until it is ¼ inch thick, and 7
      inches in diameter. Try to keep  the pita in a rounded, elegant shape.
      Do the same with the other 7 balls

  10.  Line 2 baking trays with baking paper, and lightly grease with olive oil. Place 4 pitas on each tray.

  11.  Stab each pita in a few spots with a fork. (very important step)
 
  12.  Mix the olive oil and the "Zaatar" in a bowl. Then spread 3 Tbsp of  this mixture on each pita.

  13.  Insert the first tray into an oven preheated to 400°F.

  14.  Let the pita "Zaatar" bake for 15 minutes and it's ready. Repeat with second tray.