Zaatar Manaqish

Name: How to cook Zaatar Manaqish - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-serving
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Sanaa A'esha

Zaatar Manaqish

Lebanese food is childhood memories for me. Growing up in Doha, Qatar we have always enjoyed the weekly lebanese meal. When I got my hands on some Zaatar, the first thing I wanted to make was some manaqish.

Ingredient

Food ration :

4-serving

Cooking time :

20 mins

1 Cup

Water Lukewarm

1/2 Teaspoon

Sugar

1 Teaspoon

Salt

2 1/4 Tablespoons

dry yeast

3 Cups

All purpose flour

2 Tablespoons

Olive Oil

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Combine the water, sugar, and yeast, and let it stand for about 10 minutes until foamy.Meanwhile, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and work it in with your fingers. Make a well in the center, add the yeast and water mixture, and stir to form a soft dough.

* Step 2

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and leave the dough to rise in a warm,place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.

* Step 3

Preheat oven to 400°F.

* Step 4

Knead the dough briefly and divide it into 8 balls. Place the balls on a lightly oiled baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let stand for about 15 minutes.

* Step 5

Meanwhile, combine the zaatar topping ingredients in a small bowl.

* Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball of dough and roll it into a circle 1/8-inch thick and about 7-8 inches in diameter.

* Step 7

Press each circle with your fingertips to make little indentations for the topping to rest in. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of zaatar topping over each round, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

* Step 8

Bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Depending on the size of your oven and baking stone or baking sheet(s), you may need to do several batches.