Degchi
Manakeesh Za'atar
Serves 4 · Total 102 min · Prep 90 min · Cook 12 min
Photo: Nsaum75 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Soft flatbread discs topped with a paste of za'atar herb blend and olive oil, baked until the edges crisp. A Levantine breakfast staple now baked in Gulf homes and bakeries alike, often folded over labneh or cheese.
Quick answer: 102 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: All-purpose flour, Instant dry yeast, Sugar, Salt · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 300 g 2.4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Instant dry yeast
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Za'atar spice blend
Steps
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- Mix the flour, yeast, salt and water in a bowl and knead into a soft, smooth dough.⏱ Kneading dough · 8 min
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm place for 60 minutes until puffy.⏱ Dough rising · 60 min
- Divide into 6 balls and flatten each into a disc about 15 cm across on a tray.
- Mix za'atar with olive oil into a thick paste and spread generously over each disc.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C until golden on top.⏱ Baking · 12 min
- Serve warm, folded in half or cut into wedges.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Manakeesh Za'atar take?
102 minutes in total: about 90 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
Is Manakeesh Za'atar hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Manakeesh Za'atar serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Manakeesh Za'atar halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Manakeesh Za'atar?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: instant dry yeast, salt, cooking oil. Spice-box items: za'atar spice blend. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: all-purpose flour, sugar.
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