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Authentic Lebanese Man'akish Za'atar (Hearth Baked Flatbread with Wild Thyme and Olive Oil)
The iconic morning soul of Beirut: supple yeasted dough dimpled by hand, lavishly spread with fragrant wild green za'atar herbs, toasted sesame, tangy sumac, and rich olive oil, blistered over high heat.
Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min
Oven
240Ā°C (220Ā°C vent.)
Ingredients
servings
4
- All-purpose or bread flour350 g
- Instant dry yeast1 tsp
- Lukewarm water220 ml
- SugarĀ½ tsp
- Authentic Lebanese green za'atar blend60 g
- Extra virgin olive oil80 ml
- Fine salt1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Knead flour, yeast, sugar, salt, 1 tbsp olive oil, and warm water for 8-10 mins into a smooth dough. Proof warm for 45 mins.
45 min timer
2
Stir za'atar blend with remaining extra virgin olive oil in a bowl to form a loose, spreadable paste.
3 min timer
3
Divide dough into 4 balls; roll each into a 20cm round. Dimple dough with fingertips and spread za'atar paste generously over top. Bake on preheated stone at 240Ā°C for 7-9 mins until blistered and crisp. Fold and serve warm with tomatoes and mint.
9 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
380
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
46g
Fat
19g
Allergens
GlutenSesame Seeds
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Middle Eastern & North African Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Levantine Gastronomic Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
