Middle Eastern Taboon Flatbread

A soft, spiced Middle Eastern flatbread traditionally baked on hot stones, perfect for scooping dips like hummus and baba ganoush.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 364.2 kcals 2185.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.7 grams 382.2 grams
Fat 7.1 grams 42.6 grams
Protein 9.9 grams 59.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
325
ml
Water
warm
NutsSeeds
1.5
tbsp
Zaatar
Middle Eastern spice mix
1
tsp
Salt
fine
3
tbsp
Zaatar
for topping
1.5
tbsp
Sumac
for topping
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
plus extra for oiling bowl

Steps

  • Sieve both flours into a bowl and mix with yeast, sugar, zaatar, and salt.
  • Combine warm water and oil, then add to the dry ingredients to form a sticky dough.
  • Cover the bowl and let the dough prove for 10 minutes.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until soft and shiny.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with film, and prove for up to 1 hour.
  • Knock back the dough and divide into six equal balls.
  • Roll balls into circles 18cm wide and 3mm thick.
  • Spray dough with water and sprinkle with zaatar and sumac.
  • Prove the shaped dough circles for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to maximum temperature with an upturned roasting tray inside for 20 minutes.
  • Bake flatbreads for 5 minutes until puffy and spotted brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.