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A close up photo of a part of Mediterranean tahini flatbread.

Mediterranean Tahini Flatbread

Sylia
This is a delicious Mediterranean tahini flatbread. If you are a real fan of crust, you are going to love that traditional Greek recipe. This simple yet flavorful bread is perfect for dipping, pairing with fresh salads, or enjoying on its own as a delicious snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Proofing time 1 hour
Course Bread
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ½ cups flour. All kinds of flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, bread flour)*
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 teaspoons 10g dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon salt

FOR COATING

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup white sesame
  • 2-3 tablespoons black sesame (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1 cup of lukewarm water, yeast and honey in a small mixing bowl. Wait about 10 minutes until the yeast activates.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup of lukewarm water, tahini and olive oil. Add the yeast mixture (from the smaller bowl), the salt and gradually the flour.
  • Knead by hand for at least 10 minutes or use the mixer’s dough hook. The more you knead the result will be a smooth and elastic dough.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and set aside from 30 minutes to 1 hour until it doubles its size. When it’s ready, preheat the oven to 200°C (392 degrees F).
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal parts. Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper and start rolling out. Add some flour if the dough is sticky.
  • Shape the dough to any size you like. We need a flat dough because this bread isn’t supposed to be puffy. Transfer the parchment paper to a baking pan. Let aside for 20 minutes so that the bread rises again. Repeat the same process with the other half part of the dough.
  • For the coating stir the water and sugar over both flatbreads. Sprinkle white and black sesame (optional).
  • Use your index finger to make small holes (like “craters”) all over the dough. This technique keeps the dough flat and gives a distinctive appearance.
  • Place the baking pan in the middle of your oven and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20 to 30 minutes. It’s ready when golden brown.

Notes

For this recipe, I used the following flour mix: 2 cups bread flour, 1 cup whole wheat, and 1 ½ cup all-purpose. You can use all kinds of four.
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