Zaatar Manakish

🛒 Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 65 g · 237 kcal
• Water 30 g · 0 kcal
• Active dry yeast 1 g · 3 kcal
• Olive oil 15 g · 135 kcal
• Zaatar spice blend 14 g · 55 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, a pinch of sugar (for yeast activation), and salt. Gradually add warm water and 5g of olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
3. While the dough is rising, prepare the zaatar topping: In a small bowl, mix the zaatar spice blend with the remaining 10g of olive oil until it forms a thick paste.
4. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into 4-6 equal balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin, round flatbread, about 15-20 cm in diameter.
5. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Spread a generous layer of the zaatar and olive oil mixture evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edge.
6. Place the manakish on a baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the zaatar topping is fragrant and slightly crispy.
7. Serve the Zaatar Manakish warm, alone or with fresh vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes, or a hot cup of tea.