Manakish Za'atar
Manakish Za'atar is a popular Lebanese flatbread, typically enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. This recipe features a soft, chewy dough topped with a fragrant blend of za'atar and olive oil, baked until golden and aromatic. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 474 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
dough
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 7 ginstant yeast
- 5 gsugar
- 5 gsalt
- 180 mlwarm water
- 15 mlolive oil
topping
- 4 tbspza'atar
- 4 tbspolive oil
Equipment
measuring cups and spoons · clean kitchen towel · rolling pin · baking sheet · parchment paper · large bowl · whisk · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Whisk them together.
About 2 min
- 2
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The water should be warm to the touch, but not hot, to activate the yeast.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
About 7 min
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: A warm oven with just the light on can create a good environment for rising.
- 5
While the dough is rising, prepare the za'atar topping by mixing the za'atar and olive oil in a small bowl until a thick paste forms.
About 2 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
About 10 min
- 7
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
About 1 min
- 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a thin, round flatbread, approximately 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) in diameter.
About 4 min
- 9
Transfer the flatbreads to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
About 1 min
- 10
Spread an even layer of the za'atar mixture over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edge.
About 2 min
- 11
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the topping is fragrant and slightly bubbly.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on them to prevent burning, as oven temperatures can vary.
- 12
Remove from the oven and serve warm.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 474kcal
- Protein
- 9.5g
- Carbs
- 65.4g
- Fat
- 19g
- Fibre
- 5.5g
- Sugar
- 1.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover manakish in an airtight container at room temperature.
Reheat in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes until warmed through and slightly crispy.