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Manoush bi Zaatar

Cultural Context

Originating from Lebanon, Manoush bi Zaatar is a beloved street food, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. The dish highlights the simplicity and richness of Middle Eastern flavors, featuring zaatar, a blend of herbs and spices that is both aromatic and delicious. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Lebanon, with variations appearing in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, making it a staple in bakeries and homes alike.

LebaneseLBmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 tablespoons yeast
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon sugar
8 and 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups warm water
1/3 cup olive oil
zaatar
sesame seeds
yogurt

zaatar

🥗Healthier: dried herbs mix

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried herbs mix provides flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier.

1

Measure 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of yeast and 1 tablespoon of flour into a bowl.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the yeast mixture.

3

Pour in 1/3 cup of warm water and set aside.

4

Measure 8 and 1/2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour into a large bowl.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the flour and mix.

6

Pour in 3 cups of warm water and 1/3 cup of olive oil into the flour mixture.

7

Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture and knead until smooth and elastic.

8

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.

9

Roll out the dough on a floured surface.

10

Spread yogurt on each rolled-out dough piece.

11

Sprinkle zaatar and sesame seeds on top.

12

Bake in a traditional outdoor oven or home oven until golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowloutdoor ovenrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

ManakishZaatar Bread

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