Za'atar Manaeesh

Name: Za'atar Manaeesh
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 0.5 tsp granulated sugar; 1 cup warm water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp za'atar spice blend

A traditional Middle Eastern flatbread topped with an aromatic blend of za'atar and olive oil. Baked until golden with soft, chewy centers and lightly crisp edges.

80 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp active dry yeast
0.5 tsp granulated sugar
1 cup warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fine sea salt
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp za'atar spice blend

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1 cup warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 0.5 tsp granulated sugar, then let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Add 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to form a soft dough, then knead for 8 minutes and let rise for 1 hour.
3

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and divide dough into four equal balls.
4

Mix 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with 4 tbsp za'atar spice blend in a small bowl until smooth.
5

Roll each dough ball into a round flatbread, dimple the surface with fingers, and spread the za'atar mixture on top.
6

Bake on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Za'atar Manaeesh gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Za'atar Manaeesh keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Za'atar Manaeesh?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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