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Zaatar Manakeesh

Zaatar Manakeesh - A popular bread from Middle East.

Zaatar Manakeesh
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
8 min
Yield
11 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

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  • 3 cup Refined Flour / Maida
  • 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil / Zeitoun Ka Tel
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar / Chini
  • 1 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 3/4 cup Zaatar spice Mix
  • 1 cup Olive Oil / Zeitoun Ka Tel

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl add 1 cup of luke warm water and mix sugar and yeast.

  2. 2

    Stir to mix and cover the bowl and keep aside for about 5 minutes or till it froth well.

  3. 3

    Combine flour and salt in a bowl and mix ,now add the olive oil and mix well with your finger tips.

  4. 4

    Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and mix it well.

  5. 5

    Add some more water if needed to make a soft dough.

  6. 6

    knead the dough for about 5-8 minutes till it turn smooth.

  7. 7

    Keep the dough ball in a greased bowl and let it rest for about an hour or till it become double in size.

  8. 8

    Preheat the oven at 200 degree C .

  9. 9

    Make 11 equal size balls from the dough or depends on how big or small you want to make.

  10. 10

    Let the balls rest for about 15 minutes till they become double in size.

  11. 11

    In a bowl mix olive oil and zaatar mix for the topping.

  12. 12

    Dust the dough balls with dry flour and roll to make a flat bread ,like a thin crust pizza.

  13. 13

    Press it all over with your finger tips to make slight indentations to absorb the topping.

  14. 14

    Spread zaatar mix all over it ,just leave the edges slightly.

  15. 15

    Arrange in a baking tray and bake for about 7-10 minutes ,depending on the size and tempearture of your oven or remove as soon as the sides start turning golden.

  16. 16

    Serve hot with your favourite dip or just with a cup of tea or coffee.

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