Recipe: Halloumi & Za’atar Soda Bread

This is a special, ultra-fast bread that combines gorgeous Mediterranean flavors together. The recipe utilizes halloumi cheese, [za’atar], and nigella seeds. With a quick prep time and fast baking, this is an easy win for whenever your heart desires warm, homemade bread. Recipe by Rita Tohmé-Kikano, @mrs.sucree on Instagram.

INGREDIENTS

• 250g flour

• 200ml milk

• 1⁄2 tsp baking soda

• 1⁄2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp nigella seeds

• 60g Terranean Herbs & Spices za’atar

• As much halloumi as you desire

  INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a bowl, create an acid mixture of 200ml milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

2. In a separate bowl, add the salt and baking soda to 250g flour. Mix to combine.

3. Add the za’atar and nigella seeds to the flour mixture.

4. Add in as many halloumi cubes as you want to the flour, mixing to combine.

5. Add the liquid to the flour and combine until you get a dough that sticks together.

6. Place dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, shaping into a ball.

7. To your ball of dough, make deep cuts with a knife in an X shape and immediately place in the oven. Bake at 395 Fahrenheit/200 Celsius for 35 minutes.

8. Serve with olive oil or enjoy on its own!