Za'Atar

Directions

1. 1
   Grind the savory, sumac, salt and sesame seed in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder until you obtain a fine powder.
2. 2
   Keep in a sealed jar in a cool, dark and dry place.
3. 3
   To use: mix 1-2 tblsps of zaatar with 1-2 tblsps extra-virgin olive oil and spread on warm, toasted bread.
4. 4
   Top with freshly-ground black pepper.
5. 5
   You can also top pita breads with the zaatar and olive oil mixture and bake in the oven to make pita crisps.
6. 6
   Zaatar will begin to lose its flavour after 2 months.