Manakish Za'atar (Lebanese Thyme Flatbread)

Ingredients

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• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup za'atar spice mix
• 3 tbsp olive oil for topping

Let’s make it

1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil and knead 8 minutes until smooth.
2. Cover and let rise 45 minutes, until puffy.
3. Heat oven to 230 C/450 F. Mix za'atar with the topping oil to make a spreadable paste.
4. Divide dough into 4 balls, roll each into a circle, and place on a baking tray.
5. Spread za'atar mixture over each round and bake 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
6. Serve warm.
7. kidTip: Let children spread the za'atar topping with a spoon or pastry brush.