Manakish (Lebanese Za'atar Bread)

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Manakish is a traditional Lebanese flatbread that's topped with a mixture of Za'atar and olive oil and baked until golden brown. Some describe it as Middle Eastern pizza, while others call it Lebanese Za'atar bread. (affiliate link)

Manakish is typically served for breakfast and as an appetizer, but you can really have it at any meal.

warm water dry active yeast sugar all-purpose flour salt extra virgin olive oil Za'atar Topping Za'atar blend extra virgin olive oil

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Mix sugar and active dry yeast into a cup of warm water. Allow the yeast to activate until frothy.

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Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. When the yeast is frothy, add it to the same bowl, along with the olive oil.

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Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes.

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When the dough is smooth, form it into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl.

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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1-½ hrs in a warm location.

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Punch down the dough and knead for a few minutes. Divide the dough into 6 portions.

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Cover dough balls for 30 minutes.

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Prepare Za'atar, then mix the Za'atar with olive oil.

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Roll circles out the same size as pita bread. Use your fingers to make indentations into the top of the dough.

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Transfer onto a pizza stone or lightly oiled pan. Add a few tablespoons of the Za'atar paste onto each flatbread, leaving an inch border all around.

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Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown along the edges. Serve with Lebneh, Hummus, or cheese and olives.

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Dig in!!!

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