LEBANESE FLAT BREAD WITH ZA'ATAR

5 grams fresh oregano, leaves only (approx 2 tablespoons)*
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground sumac
1/3 cup olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons caster sugar
7 gram pkt dry yeast (2 teaspoons)
2 cups plain flour
3/4 cup hot water

TOPPING
2 tomatoes, sliced into small wedges
40 grams feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 small onion, finely diced
mint leaves


TO MAKE THE ZA'ÁTAR......mix the oregano leaves, sesame
seeds, 1 teaspoon salt and sumac with 2 tablespoons of the
olive oil. stir until well combined. put aside.

FOR THE BREAD.... mix the hot water,  sugar, 1 teaspoon salt
and yeast together in a jug.  stand in a warm spot for 10
minutes or until frothy.

place flour in a bowl and add the yeast mix and the rest of
the olive oil.  stir to form a dough.  tip onto a lightly
floured board and knead  until smooth.  place dough in a
greased bowl, cover and put in a warm place to rise until
doubled in size.

heat oven to 200 c.  line 2 large baking trays with baking
paper.

cut dough into 2 equal halves. roll each half into a 45 x 15
cm. (18 x 6 in.) rectangle. spread each piece evenly with the
za'atar.

cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden.

top each evenly with the tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and
mint.

serve immediately.

*can also use thyme leaves.