Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes Manaaeesh Flatbread 4.7 (7) 4 Reviews 3 Photos This flatbread with its sultry flavor makes for a unique appetizer or can be served in wedges to compliment a main course. After attending summer BBQs and pot luck get-togethers where I first tasted this unique bread, I finally persuaded my Middle Eastern friend to ask her mother for this recipe. While not at all spicy, Za'atar, common in Lebanese kitchens, is a blend of many spices that will make your taste buds sing. I often cut this flatbread into bite-size pieces and serve it with small individual bowls of a good quality extra-virgin olive oil for dipping. Double dipping allowed this way! Submitted by cynjne Updated on January 4, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 9 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 10 hrs 5 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 9x13-inch flatbread Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast ¾ cup warm water - 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) ¼ cup olive oil 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup olive oil, divided ¼ cup za'atar ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Directions Mix yeast with warm water in a large mixing bowl and allow to stand until a creamy layer of foam appears, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil, then gradually stir in flour and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and just a little bit sticky, 10 to 12 minutes. Place dough into an oiled bowl and turn dough around in bowl to coat surface with oil; cover bowl and refrigerate dough overnight. (Dough should double in size.) Coat a 9x13-inch baking sheet generously with 2 tablespoons olive oil; place dough in the center of the baking sheet and flatten into a thick disk. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let double in size, about 1 1/2 hours. Use your palms and fingers to gently press and stretch dough to the edges of the oiled baking sheet, making the flatbread as even in thickness as you can. With fingertips, make small indentations in the dough. Brush dough with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir za'atar and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the flatbread. Let dough rest for 30 minutes uncovered. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake flatbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cook's Note: A stand mixer can be easily used to mix and knead the dough. Editor's Note: Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend usually made of a combination of sesame seeds, dried sumac, thyme, salt, oregano, and marjoram. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 19g Fat 34g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Sodium 404mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 0g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 6mg 32% Potassium 92mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.