Levantine breakfast flatbreads topped with zaatar, sesame, sumac, olive oil, and a soft yeasted dough.
25 min prep 10 min cook 60 min rest
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Mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar, and let it foam for 8 minutes.
Add the flour, salt, and olive oil, and knead a soft dough.
Let the dough rise in a covered bowl for 50 minutes.
Mix the zaatar, sesame seeds, and olive oil into a spreadable paste.
Divide the dough into 6 balls and roll each one into a thin round.
Spread the zaatar mixture over the dough rounds.
Bake the manakish in a 230°C oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are browned.
Serve the warm breads with white cheese.
💡 Tip: Do not sprinkle zaatar dry over the dough; making it into a paste with olive oil keeps the spice attached without burning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Place the warm manakish on a breakfast tray with tea, tomatoes, cucumbers, and optional white cheese.
~308
kcal calories
8
g protein
43
g carbs
12
g fat
1.9g
Sugar
1.9g
Fiber
619.9mg
Sodium
5.6g
Saturated fat
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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