How to Make Za'atar Pull-Apart Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the scent of freshly baked bread filling a kitchen. And when that bread is infused with the savory, herby flavors of za'atar, the aroma is simply irresistible. These Za'atar Pull-Apart Rolls are a delightful variation on classic dinner rolls, featuring layers of za'atar seasoning and a soft, pillowy texture that will leave you reaching for seconds and thirds.

The za'atar seasoning used in this recipe is a Middle Eastern blend of dried herbs, sesame seeds, an...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup za'atar, divided
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 rolls

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Beat milk mixture on low speed. Add 1 cup flour, beating just until combined. Add melted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/2 cup flour; beat until combined. Beat in eggs. Add remaining 1 3/4 cups flour and salt. Beat until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray; add dough. Cover loosely and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Punch dough down gently. Pinch off 36 small pieces of dough and roll into balls.
  • Whisk 6 tablespoons za'atar and 1/3 cup olive oil together in a bowl. Immerse dough balls in oil mixture to coat all sides. Arrange 3 dough balls in each muffin cup. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons za'atar over dough.
  • Cover muffin tin loosely with greased plastic wrap. Let rise until dough balls puff up over the rim of the tin, about 25 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and golden, about 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Lift out of the pan and cool briefly on a wire rack, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 130mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 103mg