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Lebanese Manakish Za'atar

Name: Lebanese Manakish Za'atar
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 400g flour; 1 tsp yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 250ml warm water; 3 tbsp olive oil; For topping: 4 tbsp za'atar blend, 60ml olive oil mixed

Soft flatbreads topped with za'atar herb blend and olive oil — Lebanon's most beloved breakfast.

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1 hr 30 minPrep

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10 minCook

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4Serves

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Ingredients

400g flour
1 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
250ml warm water
3 tbsp olive oil
For topping: 4 tbsp za'atar blend, 60ml olive oil mixed

Instructions

Mix dough ingredients; knead 8 minutes.
Rise 1 hour.
Divide into 4 balls; roll out 5mm thick.
Spread za'atar oil generously over each.
Bake at 220C for 8-10 minutes until golden.

Tara’s tips

Use good fresh za'atar.
A stone or hot tray gives crispier bases.

Serving suggestions

Eat warm, folded, with labneh and olives.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

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