Zaatar Manakeesh

Name: Zaatar Manakeesh
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup zaatar; 1/4 cup olive oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
353 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Zaatar Manakeesh

Xia Schmidt

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Zaatar Manakeesh is a Mediterranean flatbread that's made with dough and zaatar spice. It's an easy recipe to make from scratch using very few ingredients!

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Ingredients

Servings

Dough

1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for shaping
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for coating bowl

Zaatar Spread

1/3 cup zaatar
1/4 cup olive oil

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Instructions

Make the Dough

In a large bowl, activate the yeast in warm water; allow 10 minutes for it to proof.
Add the salt, sugar and olive oil to bowl and use a wooden spoon to mix until combined. Wait a few minutes, then add the flour into the wet ingredients and mix with a spoon until the dough becomes shaggy and you’re no longer able to mix.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead the dough by hand to form a tight ball.
Place the dough back into the same oil-coated bowl. Cover with a plastic wrap or towel and set aside at room temperature to rise for 45-60 minutes.

Make the Zaatar Spread

Mix the zaatar with olive oil in small bowl until it forms a consistent and spreadable mixture.

Assemble and Bake

Preheat the oven to 450° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 6-8 equal parts, depending on how large you’d like them. Use your fingers to spread each piece into a round flat disc, about 1/4 inch thickness.
Place 1-2 tablespoons of zaatar spread on each dough and use the back of the spoon to spread evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the dough becomes light golden in color and puffs slightly.
Enjoy warm with cheese and vegetables, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 7-10 days in the fridge.
Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the zaatar manakeesh after they're baked. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then warm or toast when ready to eat. Or you can also bake them while frozen at 350°F until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.
Sourcing: You can find the zaatar spice at Middle Eastern markets, natural-foods stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. If you have any questions about substitutes, please feel free to ask in the comments below.
* Please note the nutrition label does not include any toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 3mg (17%)