Manakish Za'atarZa'atar Flatbread

Name: Manakish Za'atar (Za'atar Flatbread)
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 500 g All-Purpose Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 300 ml Water (lukewarm); 8 g Salt; 50 g Zaatar; 80 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

These Lebanese bakery-style flatbreads are topped with za'atar and olive oil, then baked until the edges are lightly golden and the surface is fragrant. They are soft, savory, and excellent served warm.

Prep

1h 30m

Cook

12m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

667kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

22g

Fat

101g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Dough

500g
All-Purpose Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
300ml
Water (lukewarm)
8g
Salt

Topping

50g
Zaatar
80ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Method

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7 steps

01
Stir the active dry yeast into the lukewarm water and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.
02
Add the all-purpose flour and salt, then knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
03
Cover the dough and leave it to rise for about 60 minutes, until doubled in size.
04
Preheat the oven to 240°C (465°F) and place a baking tray inside to heat.
05
Divide the dough into equal pieces and stretch each one into a flat round.
06
Mix the za'atar with the extra virgin olive oil to form a loose paste.
07
Spread the topping over the rounds, place them on the hot tray, and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.

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