Manaqish(مناقيش) is flatbread with toppings popular in Levantine cuisine. Manaqish is usually topped with za’tar(زَعْتَر), a mix of dried herbs. It can also be topped with minced meat or cheese.
Manaqish is related to various flatbreads as well as pizza.
Za’tar Recipe
Ingredients
- sumac powder
- cumin powder (optional)
- coriander powder (optional)
- dried herb: thyme, oregano, marjoram, hyssop, and/or similar herb
Directions
- combine sumac, cumin, coriander, dried herbs
- use or store
Manaqish Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tsp yeast
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup all-purpose wheat flour or whole wheat flour or combination
- ½ tsp salt
- za’tar(زَعْتَر)
- sesame seed
- olive oil
Directions
- combine yeast, water
- combine flour, salt
- gradually mix in yeast water
- knead into dough
- cover and let rise 1 to 2 hours
- knead
- separate into 4 to 8 pieces
- dust with flour
- roll flat
- combine za’tar, sesame seed, olive oil
- spread za’tar mixture on dough
- bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes at 550°F
- serve