MAN'OUSHE WITH ZA'ATAR OIL, TOMATOES, AND CUCUMBER
You can serve these Lebanese flatbreads, brushed with a rich Middle Eastern-spiced oil as is, or wrapped around a filling.
Provided by Reem Assil
Categories Bon Appétit Lebanon Spice Flat Bread Bread Mint Cucumber Appetizer
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dough:
- Whisk sugar, yeast, and 1/2 cup warm water (105°-110°) in a medium bowl until yeast is dissolved. Let sit until foamy, 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk salt and 3 1/4 cups flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in yeast mixture, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 3/4 cup warm water. Stir with a wooden spoon from the center out to gradually incorporate dry ingredients until you have a rough, shaggy dough.
- Turn out onto a work surface and knead lightly to bring together into a single mass. Continue kneading, adding flour as needed if sticky, until dough is smooth, supple, firm, and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm spot until doubled in size, 1 1/4-1 3/4 hours.
- Za'atar oil and assembly:
- Place a rack in lower third of oven and set a pizza stone or upside-down rimmed baking sheet on rack (use two sheets side by side if you can fit them); preheat to 500° or highest setting. Stir za'atar and 1/3 cup oil in a small bowl; set aside.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 pieces. Form into smooth balls, dust lightly with flour, and cover. Let sit until relaxed, 10-15 minutes.
- Working with 1 piece at a time, roll balls into 1/4"-thick rounds and flour both sides. Stack rounds, separating with plastic wrap, as you go. Transfer a round to a generously floured pizza peel or an upside-down baking sheet (not the one that's in the oven) and brush one-quarter of za'atar oil all over the surface. Carefully slide dough onto pizza stone and bake until flatbread is puffed in spots and edges are golden brown, 4-5 minutes, depending on oven temperature. Transfer man'oushe to a wire rack; let cool slightly. Repeat with remaining rounds of dough.
- Toss cucumber, tomatoes, mint, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with oil. Spoon over warm man'oushe.
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Dave Mabilo
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The dough was too thick and the toppings were bland.
Bogdan Carmen
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my manoushe turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Heart Touching
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pita bread. The zaatar oil adds a lot of flavor.
Mary Jane Bangayan
[email protected]I've been looking for a good manoushe recipe and this one is it. The dough was perfect and the toppings were flavorful.
Nakamanya Zaituni
[email protected]The dough was a little tricky to work with, but the end result was worth it. The manoushe was delicious!
Riya Akter
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the manoushe turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Sajee Saju
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it. The flavors were perfect and the dough was cooked to perfection.
James Njeru
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zaatar, but this recipe was still really good. The dough was fluffy and the toppings were fresh and flavorful.
Olabisi Arowlo
[email protected]This was my first time making manoushe and it turned out great. The dough was easy to work with and the toppings were delicious.
Justin Larimore
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's been a hit both times. The zaatar oil is especially good.
Apil Khadka
[email protected]This manoushe recipe is a keeper! The dough was easy to work with and the zaatar oil added a delicious flavor. I topped mine with tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese, and it was absolutely perfect.