Za'atar Manousheh

Name: Za'atar Manousheh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 cup warm water; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup za'atar spice blend

A classic Middle Eastern flatbread topped with an aromatic, earthy mixture of za'atar herbs and olive oil.

30 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp granulated sugar in 1 cup warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp fine sea salt in a bowl, then stir in yeast mixture and half of the 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until dough forms.
3

Knead dough for 8 minutes, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4

Whisk remaining 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with 1/2 cup za'atar spice blend in a bowl to make a paste.
5

Divide dough into four balls, roll each into a flat round, and dimple the surface with fingertips.
6

Spread za'atar paste over dough rounds and bake at 475F for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden.

Questions

Can I make Za'atar Manousheh gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 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 Manousheh keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Za'atar Manousheh?

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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