Manakish Zaatar Recipe (Manakeesh)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Rising time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Manakish Zaatar Recipe (Manakeesh)

Manakish zaatar is a delicious Middle Eastern flatbread topped with zaatar. Learn how to make this delicious zaatar bread from scratch with just a few ingredients. 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra to brush on the bread

Topping:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup zaatar
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Instructions

  1. Mix the flour with salt and instant yeast in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook. Add the warm water and olive oil to the flour mixture and mix well until it forms into a dough. Knead for 7 to 10 minutes until the dough is not very sticky anymore. 
  2. Place the dough ball in a clean bowl and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Move the dough around so it's coated with olive oil on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Place the bowl in a draft free place such as an off oven or microwave and let it rise for 1 hour, until the dough is doubled in size.
  3. Meanwhile, make the topping by mix the zaatar and olive oil in a small bowl and set it aside.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a pizza stone or a baking sheet on the middle rack in the oven.
  5. Punch the dough knead it for 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
  6. Roll out a piece of dough into 1/2 inch thick. Place it on a parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of the zaatar olive oil mix on top and leave about 1/2 inch margin.
  7. Place the parchment paper on the pizza stone/baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining dough pieces.
  8. Keep the manakeesh zaatar under a kitchen towel to stay warm and soft.

Notes

  • Make sure your yeast is not expired otherwise it won't proof. In this manakish recipe I have used instant yeast which can be added directly to the dry ingredients. 
  • You can easily freeze zaatar manakish. After they completely cool down, layer them with parchment papers and wrap tightly in a plastic wrap. You can thaw them in the fridge overnight or in the oven at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes. 
  • These are best served fresh, however, you can store the leftovers in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge for up to 7 days. 
  • You can serve manakeesh with labneh and feta cheese for a complete breakfast. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 167mg (5%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 562IU (11%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 286mg (29%) Iron 20mg (111%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 167mg 4%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 562IU 11%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 286mg 29%
Iron 20mg 111%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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