Manaaeesh Flatbread Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Manaaeesh Flatbread Recipe). This flatbread with its sultry flavor makes for a unique appetizer or can be served in wedges to compliment a main course. After attending summer BBQs and pot luck get-togethers where I first tasted this unique bread, I finally persuaded my Middle Eastern friend to ask her mother for this recipe. While not at all spicy, Za'atar, common in Lebanese kitchens, is a blend of many spices that will make your taste buds sing. I often cut this flatbread into bite-size pieces and serve it with small individual bowls of a good quality extra-virgin olive oil for dipping. Double dipping allowed this way!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 9hrs30 mins

Total: 10hrs5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 9x13-inch flatbread

Manaaeesh Flatbread Recipe

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

¾ cup warm water - 110 degrees F (43 degrees C)

¼ cup olive oil

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ cup olive oil

divided

¼ cup za'atar

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Mix yeast with warm water in a large mixing bowl and allow to stand until a creamy layer of foam appears about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil then gradually stir in flour and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Step 2

Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and just a little bit sticky 10 to 12 minutes. Place dough into an oiled bowl and turn dough around in bowl to coat surface with oil; cover bowl and refrigerate dough overnight. (Dough should double in size.)

Step 3

Coat a 9x13-inch baking sheet generously with 2 tablespoons olive oil; place dough in the center of the baking sheet and flatten into a thick disk. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let double in size about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 4

Use your palms and fingers to gently press and stretch dough to the edges of the oiled baking sheet making the flatbread as even in thickness as you can. With fingertips make small indentations in the dough. Brush dough with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Step 5

Stir za'atar and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the flatbread. Let dough rest for 30 minutes uncovered.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 7

Bake flatbread in the preheated oven until golden brown 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Manaaeesh Flatbread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 322.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5g 10%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 18.7g 29%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 108.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 111.4mcg 28%

Calcium: 62.2mg 6%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 16.9mg 6%

Potassium: 91.7mg 3%

Sodium: 404.2mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 168.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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