Zaatar and Akkawi Manakeesh is a traditional Lebanese flatbread that is packed with flavour and nutrition. It’s made with a soft and fluffy dough, that is topped with a mixture of zaatar and akkawi cheese, which is a soft and salty white cheese. The dough is then baked in a high heat oven, resulting in a crispy and delicious bread that is perfect for any meal. It’s a perfect dish for a family breakfast, lunch or dinner and it’s sure to impress your guests with its delicious and unique flavour.
Zaatar and Akkawi Manakeesh
Ingredients
- 1 packet Quick Rise Yeast (2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup Water very warm but not hot
- 1 cup Flour
- 1.5 tbsp Salt
- 1 3/4 cup Flour
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- Olive oil for greasing the pan or griddle
- 3/4 cup Zaatar
- 1/2 cup Olive oil
- 2 cup Akkawi cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375. In the bowl of your stand mixer mix the packet of yeast with the very warm water and 1 cup of flour. Stir it and set aside in a warm place for 10-15 minutes till it gets frothy. Now add the olive oil, salt, 1 3/4 cup flour. Using your dough hook to mix the ingredients now add the flour a little at a time and mix for about 5 minutes till the dough is formed and not sticking to the sides. Place it in a well oiled bowl, cover it and set it aside in a warm place till it’s doubled in size. At this time you will punch it down to remove all the air bubbles and cut it into 8 equal parts. Set aside for 20 minutes. In the meantime roll out your rounds to form a flat pita and add a tablespoon of the zaatar mixture you made and cover the top of your pita and cover with akkawi cheese. Add your pitas to your baking sheet and bake till done.
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