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Lebanese Bread

15 min • 6 servings •
John S
Creamy hummus garnished with olive oil and paprika, served with herb-seasoned pita chips on a white plate.

I love good hummus and contrary to David’s opinion (see his recipe “Posh humous”) fresh hummus is better than store bought and you get a better deal than those over-priced tuna can size portions. Anyway, this is one of the best accompaniments to have with hummus. Pita is good but this is better!

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  • ⅓ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ cup poppy seeds
  • 4 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • ⅔ cup virgin olive oil
  • 6 small pita rounds
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • Cayenne pepper

    • Set

  • Mortar and pestle
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Airtight container

    • Go!

  • Preheat broiler.
  • In mortar, place sesame seeds and fresh thyme and lightly crush with pestle.
  • Stir in poppy seeds, parsley, and olive oil.
  • Gently split pita rounds in half and brush cut side with oil mixture.
  • Place on baking sheet and place under broiler until they are brown and crisp.
  • Dust with cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Store in airtight container.

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