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Medium 3 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Manakeesh
Flatbread dough bakes with olive oil zaatar, sesame, and cheese for a warm Levantine breakfast classic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 37 min📖 1 min readServes 6~420 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 12 min cook 45 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 37 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating45 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Flour
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Warm water
- 2 çay kaşığı(~10 ml) Dry yeast
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 5 yemek kaşığı(~75 ml) Za'atar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sesame seeds
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 200 gr White cheese
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 2 adet Cucumbers
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar and let it foam for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the flour, salt, and olive oil and knead a soft dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rise for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 4
Mix the za'atar, sesame seeds, and olive oil into a paste.
- 5
Divide the dough into 6 balls and roll each into a thin round.
- 6
Spread the za'atar mixture over each dough round and crumble cheese on top.
- 7
Bake the flatbreads at 230°C for 10 to 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 8
Serve hot with tomatoes and cucumbers.
💡 Tip: Spreading the za'atar mixture all the way to the edge gives every bite the same aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and garlic yogurt.
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
14
g protein
54
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 51%Fat 36%
GI 40 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Manakeesh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Manakeesh take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 45 minutes of passive resting; 97 minutes in total.Is Manakeesh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Manakeesh have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 54g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Manakeesh contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Manakeesh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Manakeesh need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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