Middle Eastern Thyme Breads Recipe

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Middle Eastern Thyme Breads
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  1. For topping, dry roast sesame seeds in a small frying pan for 3 minutes until golden.
  2. Cool and grind seeds in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
  3. Add thyme leaves, sumac and salt and combine.
  4. Combine honey and water in a large bowl.
  5. Sprinkle with the yeast and stand in a warm place for 5 minutes until foamy.
  6. Stir in plain flour, salt, oil and 1 cup of the wholemeal flour until combined, then add remaining flour and knead until a stiff dough forms.
  7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 15 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
  8. Place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat in oil.
  9. Cover and stand in a warm spot for 2 hours.
  10. Dough will double in volumne.
  11. Knock dough down, tip onto lightly floured surface and knead lightly til smooth.
  12. Divide into 16 portions.
  13. Roll each portion into a 5cm x 12 cm oval.
  14. Place them on a baking paper lined tray covered with a tea towel as you work.
  15. Heat a heavy based frypan over medium heat.
  16. Brush or spray pan lightly with oil.
  17. Cook breads, in batches, for 1 minute each side, then place on oven trays.
  18. Brush breads with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sesame-herb topping.
  19. Bake in a 200 degree C oven for 5 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
  20. Serve warm with Lebanese foods.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2230.09 Kcal (9337 kJ)
Calories from fat 510.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.75g 87%
Sodium 7016.98mg 292%
Potassium 857.77mg 18%
Total Carbs 382.25g 127%
Sugars 11.77g 47%
Dietary Fiber 25.97g 104%
Protein 46.1g 92%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 26%
Iron 33.2mg 185%
Calcium 731.8mg 73%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 252.74 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.43g 87%
Sodium 795.24mg 292%
Potassium 97.21mg 18%
Total Carbs 43.32g 127%
Sugars 1.33g 47%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 104%
Protein 5.23g 92%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 26%
Iron 3.8mg 185%
Calcium 82.9mg 73%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 48.5
    Points
  • 58
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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