Manakeesh Zaatar ( Zaatar Flat Bread)

CREDITS

Taken from the internet and adapted.

INGREDIENTS

- 1 C warm (not hot) water- 1 tablespoon instant yeast- 1 tablespoon sugar (original recipe calls for 1 teaspoon but I like a little sweeter bread) - 1 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoon olive oil - 3 C flour

METHOD

- In a large bowl, mix your warm water and yeast and allow to activate for +- 10 minutes. - To the yeast mixture, add your sugar, salt and olive oil and allow to stand for a few minutes. - Add your flour to the above mixture and mix with a spoon until your dough becomes shaggy. Pour out onto a ‘floured’ ( I don’t use extra flour for kneading) surface and begin to knead until your dough has formed a firm but soft ball. - Oil your bowl and dough with olive oil and and cover with plastic / a cloth and leave to rise at room temperature for +- 45mins to an hour. - Preheat your oven to 230° and line your baking tray with baking paper. - Once risen, punch out the dough and divide dough into 6-8 balls depending on the size you would like. I divided into 8 balls and they are a single serving yet stull a nice size. - Using your fingers, press the ball out flat until about ¼” thickness. - Make dimples in the dough using your finger tips to allow the zaatar mixture to sit nicely whilst baking. - Add +- 1-2 tablespoon zaatar mixture to the flatbread and spread it evenly. - Place on your oven tray and bake for +- 10-12 minutes depending on your oven. - Serve warm.

INFO & TIPS

Store in an airtight container.

Serve as a starter with dips such as hummus and / or tzatziki or serve as part of a meal.

- I served with a Lebanese oven chicken with chips, hummus, a yogurt dip and salad!

POSTED ON

11 Apr 2025

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