Manakish

مناقيش · Manāqīsh

Ingredients7

• bread flour400 g
• instant yeast7 g
• sugar1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• lukewarm water240 ml
• olive oil3 tbsp
• za'atar4 tbsp

Method

1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add the water and 1 tbsp olive oil and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms.
3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Divide the dough into 4 balls, rest 10 minutes, then flatten each into a thin oval.
5. Stir the za'atar with the remaining olive oil to make a spreadable paste.
6. Spread the paste over each dough oval, leaving a small border.
7. Bake on a hot stone or tray at 230°C until the edges are golden and the topping is fragrant, about 8–10 minutes.
8. Serve warm.