Quick And Easy Maneesh (Lebanese Flatbread)
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
7 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon za'atar
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Make a small well in the middle of the dry mixture and pour in 1 cup warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the dough on a floured board and knead for 5 minutes.
  4. Put the dough in a bowl that has been oiled or sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let sit in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 450 F and place a baking sheet into the oven to heat up.
  7. Mix the remaining oil with the za'atar to form a paste.
  8. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
  9. Roll each portion into a flat oval or circle about ¼-inch thick
  10. Spread the paste onto the dough pieces, working on parchment paper to make the transfer to the hot baking sheet easy.
  11. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the parchment paper and flatbreads onto the hot baking sheet. Bake for 7–10 minutes, until the flatbreads are golden.
  12. Serve alone or with optional toppings, such as Kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil, or fresh dill or mint.