Manakish
Manakish is one of the most well-known flatbreads in the Middle East, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. The distinctive, piney and citrusy flavor of the zaatar spice blend perfectly complements the cheese, especially akkawi or feta. Manakish is traditionally made in an oven similar to a tandoor, but it can easily be made at home. It is best served sprinkled with fresh mint or parsley.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
300
g
All-purpose flour
200
ml
Water
10
g
Yeast
5
g
Salt
20
g
Zaatar spice blend
50
ml
Olive oil
200
g
Lebanese cheese (akkawi or feta)
10
g
Fresh mint or parsley
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Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the dough: combine the flour, water, yeast, and salt. Knead until you have a smooth dough, then let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
2
Combine the zaatar spice blend with the olive oil to form a thick paste.
3
Roll out the dough into a round or oval shape and evenly spread the zaatar-olive oil mixture over it.
4
Crumble the Lebanese cheese or arrange thin slices of cheese on top of the dough.
5
Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C) and bake the manakish for 10-12 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
6
After baking, sprinkle with fresh mint or parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
