Manakeesh Zaatar

Ingredients

• 300 g All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Instant Yeast
• 180 ml Warm Water
• 4.666666666666667 tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp Zaatar
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine {all_purpose_flour}, {instant_yeast}, {sugar}, and {kosher_salt}. Pour in {warm_water} and {olive_oil}, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for several minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
2. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled and airy.
3. Stir {zaatar} with {olive_oil} and {sesame_seeds} until it becomes a loose, spreadable paste.
4. Set an oven tray inside the oven and heat to high. Divide the risen dough, then stretch each piece on a lightly floured surface into thin rounds with a slightly thicker rim.
5. Spread the {zaatar} mixture over the dough, leaving the rim clear so the edges can puff and crisp.
6. Slide the topped dough onto the hot tray and bake until the base is crisp, the edges are golden, and the {zaatar} smells deeply fragrant.
7. Transfer the baked manakeesh to a board, drizzle with a little {olive_oil} if you like, and serve warm for the best texture.