Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLayla's GyroZa'atar Bread Recipe

Za'atar Bread Recipe

Inspired by Layla's Gyro
Time40m
Serves4

Pita topped with melted mozzarella cheese and za'atar seasoning blend. Served with taziki sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Za'atar Bread

For the Tzatziki Sauce

Method

For the Za'atar Bread

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Pita

    Place the pita bread on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Add Olive Oil

    Drizzle olive oil evenly over the pita bread.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over each pita.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle Za'atar

    Evenly sprinkle za'atar seasoning over the mozzarella cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Remove and Cool

    Remove the za'atar bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.

  2. 9

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 10

    Stir Until Smooth

    Stir all ingredients together until well blended.

  4. 11

    Chill

    Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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