Zatar Buns

Ingredients:

3-1/2 cup flour (can substitute 1/2 cup whole flour)

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 cup milk, lukewarm

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

2/3 cup olive oil

2/3 cup zatar

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and flaxseed. Add the butter, milk, salt, and the egg. Knead until smooth and springy, adding water as needed. Cover and let dough rise for 30 minutes. 

Divide dough in half. Roll each out into a rectangle. Mix the oil and zatar and spread evenly and generously over the dough. Sprinkle with half the sesame seeds. Roll the dough and cut into one inch slices. 

Place in a greased or parchment lined pan. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds and let rise for 1 hour. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 400.

Serve with tomatoes, cucumber, labneh, and cheese.