{"id":7971,"date":"0202-10-16T22:50:08","date_gmt":"0202-10-16T22:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=7971"},"modified":"2024-11-14T23:34:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T23:34:16","slug":"zaatar-and-sumac-crackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/zaatar-and-sumac-crackers\/","title":{"rendered":"Zaatar and Sumac Crackers"},"content":{"rendered":"

These crispy zaatar nibbles go well with labneh, olives, hummus, dips, salsas or even just part of your afternoon snack; they are even delectable with a platter of assorted cheese. Zaatar and sumac are a divine food pairing combination!<\/p>\n

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Zaatar and Sumac Crackers<\/h1>\n

The crackers feature two of the most influential foods of the Middle East, zaatar and sumac;\u00a0What is zaatar?<\/strong>\u00a0A seasoning blend found in every household in the region. It is incredibly versatile in its utility and can be used as a dip, on food, as a condiment or for snacking. Though the blend varies from country to country and family to family, standard ingredients include wild thyme, sumac, sesame and oregano.\u00a0What is sumac?<\/strong>\u00a0A lemony berry that is ground and turned into a powder. It has a citrus mild flavor.<\/p>\n

Although sumac is part of the zaatar blend, I added more to the filling to intensify the\u00a0 citrusy tartness to those crackers! I absolutely love the aroma and flavor that both zaatar and sumac impart to food, to me they make anything taste better!<\/p>\n

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You can double the recipe and stack zaatar crackers in a plastic bag in your freezer, they make a great solution for unexpected guests.<\/p>\n

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There are two foolproof ways to make these crackers that will produce good results. I made both ways in one day to be able to compare the flavors! As soon as I tasted both, I realized how small changes can often yield different results, even in a simple recipe like crackers!<\/p>\n

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Option one<\/strong>: is to roll the dough out on a piece of lightly floured parchment paper as thin as possible, brush with oil and sprinkle the zaatar and \u00a0sumac evenly on top, cut into equal squares and transfer the parchment paper right into a cookie sheet and bake to golden brown.<\/p>\n

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Option two<\/strong>: is to mix together, oil, zaatar and sumac in a bowl, to obtain a thick paste\u00a0 (just like you are making a filling for manakish), roll the dough out on a piece of lightly floured parchment paper as thin as possible. Using a pizza cutter, cut into equal squares, and gently spread the zaatar filling , with the help of a spoon, all over each square, leaving 1\/4 inch boarder around the edges; transfer the parchment paper right into a cookie sheet and bake to a golden color.<\/p>\n

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When I first envisioned those crackers, I thought that option one would be my preference , but my imagination wasn\u2019t accurate this time, and I would say that the clear winner is option two<\/strong>;<\/p>\n

In\u00a0option one<\/strong>\u00a0the crackers were good but too simple in their taste.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0option two<\/strong>, the crackers bake beautifully, resulting up with a delightful crispy edge, and as you bite into them you will taste the earthy flavor and the amazing tang of the diluted zattar, sumac and oil \u2013 the combo\u00a0 is divine!<\/p>\n

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Serve it with\u00a0labneh\/ Lebanese Cream Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n

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Or with the\u00a0supreme hummus recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Zaatar and Sumac Crackers<\/h2>\n\n