Manakish (Manakeesh) With Cheese & Za’atar

Baked golden and crispy Manakish is a Middle Eastern flatbread topped with fragrant zaatar or salty cheese, perfect for breakfast or lunch!

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- Easy to make at home, especially if you have a stand mixer as it will do most of the work for you - Great for sharing with friends and family - Can customize the toppings to suit your tastes

Key Ingredients:

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feta cheese - olive oil  Za'atar - mozzarella

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1

Start by activating the yeast in the warm water, stirring until it’s fully dissolved. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until bubbles form.

2

In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and olive oil. Then, add in the yeast and water mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough until all ingredients are incorporated.

3

Drizzle the extra olive oil over the dough, ensuring it’s coated all around. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, which should take around an hour.

4

Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6-8 equal portions. Shape these into balls, cover with a towel, and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes.

5

As the dough rests, get your fillings ready. Mix the zaatar with olive oil for one filling, and combine the two cheeses for the other.

6

Preheat your oven to 450°F/230°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll each dough ball into a thin, round disc. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the zaatar mixture on half of the discs, and sprinkle the cheese mixture over the other half.

7

Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they’re fully cooked. If you’re using a pizza oven, it will take approximately 2 minutes to cook. Serve the flatbreads while they’re still warm.

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