Za'atar Manakish (Mediterranean Flatbread With Za'atar)

Ingredients

• Dough
• 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups AP flour (plus more for dusting)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing bowl)
• 1/3 cup zaatar
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp sumac
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a large bowl, add yeast & warm water, set aside for 15 mins.

3. 3

   Add salt, sugar & olive oil, use a wooden spoon to mix until combined.

4. 4

   After 2 mins, add flour & mix with a spoon until dough becomes shaggy.

5. 5

   Transfer to a floured surface & knead dough by hand to form a ball.

6. 6

   Lightly grease bowl with olive oil, place dough back into bowl, cover with towel & set aside at room temp for 1-2 hrs until it doubles in size.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the topping in a bowl, taste ro adjust seasoning & set aside.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 230 deg C & line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Divide dough into 12 balls, use fingers to spread each piece into a round flat disc (abt 1 cm thick)

10. 10

    Place discs onto prepared baking sheets, add 1 tsp za'atar mixture on each dough & use the back of the spoon to spread evenly.

11. 11

    Bake for 10-12 mins, until dough becomes light golden in colour & puffs up slightly.

12. 12

    Enjoy warm with cheese & vegetables of choice.