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Karen's Middle Eastern Za'atar Flat Bread
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Karen's Middle Eastern Za'atar Flat Bread

This easy freshly baked manakish dough is topped with Za'atar seasoning and EVOO. Puffs beautifully with golden crisp edges. Perfect even for a beginner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Bread, side bread
Cuisine: Middle eastern
Keyword: Arabic Flatbread, Middle Eastern Za'atar Flat Bread
Servings: 8 1/2 flatbread serving
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water 110 - 115 degrees (use digital thermometer)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 teaspoon pure cane sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cup flour I use organic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Za'atar- EVOO Topping:

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Za'atar

Instructions

Activate Yeast:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water (110 degrees; I use a digital thermometer) stirring with a fork. Let stand until bubbly, about 10 minutes.

Dough by Hand:

  • Add this mixture to a medium sized bowl. Add the yogurt, then flour by the half cup, mixing with a wooden spoon. When all has been added, pull together the dough with your hands.
    Place the dough (will be a little sticky) on a lightly floured work surface and knead dough for at least 10 minutes. Indent dough ball with a finger, if indent stays, keep kneading. 
  • Add dough to a lightly oiled medium sized bowl and cover with plastic wrap or damp towel. Set aside until doubled in size.

Shape and Cook Flatbread:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape into rounds and roll each 1/4 inch thick. Add to baking pan or pizza stone.
    Make indents with your fingers over dough, brush with EVOO and sprinkle liberally with Za'atar.
  • Bake until puffed and golden 5 - 7 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve whole, or cut into triangles.
  • Dough can be made in stand mixer with dough hook, set for about 8 minutes.  

Notes

Resting time for the dough to rise is approximately 1 to 1  1/2 hours depending on humidity and temperature in your home. 
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg