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Sep 20, 2017 · Arrange on lightly floured surface, cover again and leave to rise another 30 minutes. Prepare the za’atar topping. While dough is rising, mix together the za’atar spice and olive oil in a bowl. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a large baking sheet in oven while heating. Form za’atar manaqish.
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Sep 22, 2017 · What is Za’atar? Za’atar is a traditional spice blend of a combination of Lebanese oregano, a few other herbs, sumac and toasted sesame seeds. In Manakeesh, the za’atar blend is mixed with olive oil and spread onto the flatbread and then baked in brick oven. I just came back from visiting Lebanon a couple of weeks ago.
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Zaatar is a middle eastern spice blend that’s primarily made with sumac, thyme and sesame seeds. This is essentially what Lebanese zaatar is composed of, which is what I’m mostly familiar with. In other regions in the Middle East, zaatar spice blends also include cumin, oregano and marjoram. While you can make zaatar on your own, I’ve actually neve...
Manakeesh (also known as manakish, manaeesh and manaqish; or manousheh in singular) is a Middle Eastern flatbread that is often served for breakfast or lunch. There are three popular types of manakish: this zaatar manakeesh that I’m sharing below, cheese manakeesh and lamb manakeesh. They’re are all essentially the same base flatbread recipe but wi...
Yeast: Use instant yeast to start to create the dough for a light and spongy texture. We activate it in warm water and add a little salt and sugar. You can use a temperature controlled kettleto get...Flour:Use all-purpose flour for the best results. If you have a gluten intolerance, you can use a 1:1 GF flour.Oil:Oil helps to add moisture to the dough as well as being used in the zaatar spread. Olive oil is first choice, but a vegetable oil will work well.Zaatar: The bread dough is spread with a mix of zaatarand olive oil for one delicious bite.Making the dough
Start by activating the yeast with warm water. Give it about 10 minutes and you’ll notice the yeast slowly dissolving into the warm water to become integrated. Then add salt and sugar, mix and wait a few minutes. Next you’ll add olive oil and mix to combine. You’ll notice some beads of olive oil, but that’s completely normal. Now you’re ready to add the flour. Mix it in the bowl until it becomes shaggy and you can’t mix with a wooden spoon anymore. Then transfer to a flat floured surface and...
Making the zaatar spread
This is the easiest step of making zaatar manakeesh and only requires two ingredients: zaatar spice and extra virgin olive oil. You want to mix the two ingredients in a bowl until they form a spread similar to the consistency of pesto. You don’t want too much olive oil because then the spread will leak while baking. And you don’t want too much zaatar where it looks like a paste because the taste becomes overpowering for the amount of flatbread it’s spread on. A good ratio I found for a pound...
Assembling and baking the manakeesh
When the dough rises, you will to divide it into 6-8 equal parts. This makes large single serve portions that you can eat as a whole meal for breakfast or lunch. If you prefer to make smaller manakish to serve as an appetizer, you can even cut the dough into 12 equal parts. I think it’s much faster to make larger ones, and you can always use a pizza cutter to cut each one into triangle slices. Then you’ll spread the zaatar mix on the round small flatbread. Spread in a circular motion evenly t...
Use an instant yeast to make this zaatar bread quickly.Active yeast can also be used but it will take a little bit longer to activate.Don’t skip the rising time. The beauty of these flat breads is their light and fluffy texture. If you make them to soon, they will be tougher and chewier in texture.Bake in a preheated oven. This allows them to cook evenly through. If you put them in a cold oven, the outsides will be cooked before the middles.Enjoy them plain.These zaatar manakeesh are so delicious with the spread, but you can easily enjoy them plain if you prefer.There really is nothing like some freshly baked manakeesh, and the zaatar spread really does wonders. Simple to make and so yummy!
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Jun 27, 2023 · Shape these into balls, cover with a towel, and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes. As the dough rests, get your fillings ready. Mix the zaatar with olive oil for one filling, and combine the two cheeses for the other. Preheat your oven to 450°F/230°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Apr 10, 2020 · Za'atar Manakeesh. You've probably tried manakeesh with za'atar before in a Lebanese restaurant. Manakeesh is the Arabic flat bread topped with a mixture of olive oil and za'atar. Manakeesh can also be topped with cheese, and this type is my kids favorite.
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Sep 23, 2020 · Traditional Lebanese Za'atar bread (aka manaqish, manakeesh, or manakish) is an incredibly tasty Middle Eastern flatbread made with toasty za'atar seasoning of roasted thyme, oregano, sesame and sumac. This savory rustic tart is baked with olive oil, fresh lemon juice and an incredible spice blend of roasted Mediterranean herbs.
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix both flours, the salt and sugar. Add the oil, yeast and 1 cup water, and knead in the bowl with your fingers. Gradually knead in another ¼ cup water, then knead in more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a somewhat sticky ball.
