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4 pieces of zaatar bread on beige woven placemat
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Zaatar Bread (Manakish)

Zaatar Bread is a soft, chewy, customizable Middle Eastern flatbread made with a fermented dough, topped with za'atar and different cheeses.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Dough Rise1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Servings: 8
Author: Kevin

Ingredients

Dough

Zaatar topping (enough for 4)

Cheese topping (enough for 4)

Instructions

Dough

  • Combine yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup of the warm water in a small bowl and stir. Set aside to proof for 10 minutes.
  • In a mixer bowl, sift in the flour, dry milk and salt.
  • Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and using the dough hook, knead for 10 minutes adding the remaining 1/2 cup water little by little until a nice consistent dough is formed.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in size or for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets (enough to hold two 8" circles) with silicon mat or parchment paper.

Assembly

  • In a small bowl, blend the zaatar mixture, then set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cheeses and set aside.
  • Lightly flour work surface and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Form each into a ball by rolling it on the work surface in a circular motion.
  • Working with one ball at a time (cover the rest with plastic wrap) roll the dough ball into an 8" circle, lightly dusting with flour as you roll.
  • Arrange 2 dough rounds per baking sheet. Divide the za’atar oil mixture on top of 4 flatbreads and the cheese mixture over the remaining 4 dough rounds, spreading the toppings to edge of each flatbread.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottom of the manakeesh turns a golden brown. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Nutrition Values are for 8 using the Zaatar topping: Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 21mg
Nutrition Values are for 8 using Cheese Topping: Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 21mg