Super soft, super yummy! These Zaatar Rolls are the ultimate savory rolls you can ever have for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. You can use my special 10-minute dough to make these gems in no time.
Prepare the dough, mix zaatar, and olive oil, then roll them up. You can never go wrong with this recipe. It is so versatile that you could replace zaatar paste with your favorite filling. The result is so delicious.
No Other Roll Can Beat These Zaatar Rolls!
You Will Fall in Love with These Zaatar Rolls
Zaatar is a savory combination of dried thyme, marjoram, oregano, sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt. It is a staple in the Middle East pantry. You can mix it with olive oil and spread it over pita bread to eat it as a sandwich. It is commonly spread over a round dough and baked in the oven to make manakish, a common breakfast in the Middle East.
To enrich your breakfast table, serve za’atar rolls with Authentic Labneh Balls, Spinach Fatayer, Middle Eastern Cheese Fatayer (Cheese Pies), and Middle Eastern Mint Tea (Shai Bi Na’Na) or Karak Chai. Your family and guests will be amazed by your cooking skills and the variety of flavors in one meal.
Fluffy, Airy, and Soft Bread Rolls
Bake It the Way You Like It
Sprinkle some Aleppo pepper, also known as Halaby pepper, to add a tangy, smoky, and a bit spicy flavor to your zaatar rolls.
How about some cheesy rolls? You can sprinkle some shredded mozzarella on top of the zaatar paste before you roll it. You can even stuff some rolls with your favorite cheese and some others with zaatar in the same tray for a variation.
If you like you can drizzle some olive oil or some melted butter on top once you take the tray out of the oven for an extra dense flavor.
Perfect Savory Breakfast Rolls
Tips You Should Know
If you do not want to cut the dough first, you can roll the dough into a rectangular form, and spread the zaatar paste without reaching the edges. Then, roll it into a log and cut it into mini rolls. Place them in the baking tray and toss them in the oven.
To store the zaatar rolls, allow them to completely cool down. Then, place them in an air-tight container. You can leave them at room temperature for up to 2 days.
You can store them in the fridge for a few more days. If you keep zaatar rolls in freezer-safe bags, they may last for up to 3 months. Upon serving, heat them in the oven for about 15 minutes till they become soft and heated through.
To please a larger crowd, you can double or even triple the ingredients to make two or three baking trays. You can also do so to store them and serve some when you need something tasty and fulfilling.
Feather-light, Cotton Soft Bread Rolls
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can. Add them to the ingredients and it will activate once you add the warm milk.
First, make sure that it has not expired. Put the yeast in a glass of warm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar. If it releases foam, then it is active and you can use it for your recipes. If not, do not use it because your dough will not rise and will not get the airy fluffy texture.
If you used the ten-minute dough, there is no need to leave it to rise. But if you have some extra time, cover it and leave it on the counter for a while.
Rolls with Citrusy Aromatic Flavor
Zaatar Rolls
Zaatar rolls are so light and fluffy. Make them using my 10-minute dough recipe. The flavor of zaatar in these bread rolls is perfect and not overpowering. They are the perfect snack or breakfast with labneh and tomatoes.
What You Need
For the Dough
All-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Sugar
Yeast
Salt
Baking powder
Powdered milk
Warm milk or water
For the Filling
Zaatar
Olive oil
You Will Fall in Love with these Zaatar Rolls
Easy Steps for the Best Zaatar Rolls
To Form the 10-minute Dough
First, start by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt. Then, add warm water or warm milk to a large bowl.
Then, mix them all together. Cover it, and let it sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
Next, after 10 minutes, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and the oil to the dough. Mix them well.
Finally, knead it for about 5-10 minutes. It will come together really quickly. For more details, check the Ten Minute Multi-Use Dough recipe.
To Form and Bake the Rolls
First, spread the dough into a large rectangle, about 18×17.
Second, mix zaatar and olive oil together until a thick paste forms, and then spread it all over the dough.
Now, cut the dough into 8 thick strips, and roll each strip from the bottom to the top, making it look like a cinnamon roll.
Finally, place each roll on a parchment paper lined baking pan and bake it at 400 for 18-25 minutes. You will get a bright golden color on the top of each roll. Serve and enjoy!
Fluffy Spiral Zaatar Rolls
Must-Try Recipes:
Zaatar and Cheese Breakfast Bake
Middle Eastern Cheese Fatayer (Cheese Pies)
Qatayef Asafiri (Middle Eastern Cream-Filled Pancakes)
Bakery Style Almond Croissants
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Zaatar Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups warm milk or warm water
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup for a sweeter dough
- 3 tablespoons powdered milk or omit, and use 2 cups of milk
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1¼ cups zaatar
- 1¼ cups olive oil
Instructions
To Form the 10 Minute Dough
- Start by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt. Then, add warm water or warm milk to a large bowl.
- Mix them all together. Cover it, and let it sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and the oil to the dough. Mix them well.
- Knead it for about 5-10 minutes. It will come together really quickly. For more details, check the Ten Minute Multi-Use Dough recipe.
To Form and Bake the Rolls
- Spread the dough into a large rectangle, about 18×17.
- Mix zaatar and olive oil together until a thick paste forms, and then spread it all over the dough.
- Cut the dough into 8 thick strips, and roll each strip from the bottom to the top, making it look like a cinnamon roll.
- Place the rolls on a parchment paper lined baking pan and bake it at 400 for 18-25 minutes. You will get a bright golden color on the top of each roll. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you do not want to cut the dough first, you can roll the dough into a rectangular form, and spread the zaatar paste leaving without reaching the edges. Then, roll it into a log and cut it into mini rolls. Place them in the baking tray and toss them in the oven.
- To store the zaatar rolls, allow them to completely cool down. Then, place them in an air-tight container. You can leave them at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- You can store them in the fridge for few more days. If you keep zaatar rolls in freezer-safe bags, they may last up to 3 months. Upon serving, heat them in the oven for about 15 minutes till they become soft and heated through.
- To please a larger crowd, you can double or even triple the ingredients to make two or three baking trays. You can also do so to store them and serve some when you need something tasty and fulfilling.
I made these today to have with lentil and tomato soup instead of plain rolls. They were so easy to make and packed with so much flavour! A new family favourite
So glad you loved them!
Really cool idea for a recipe! Tried it out, always enjoying zataar creations
I woke up this morning with za’atar on my mind and these rolls did NOT disappoint. I didn’t have powdered milk so I left that out and used 2 cups of warm milk (instead of warm water) for the dough. I am not particularly good at baking but this dough was so simple and easy to work with, I’m already dreaming about the other fillings I will use with the dough. After about 20 minutes in the oven, I was left with super fluffy rolls that I can’t stop eating 🙊
Made these for breakfast today, perfect! I also served it with labaneh as suggested
I make these all the time! Kid and adult approved.