Mana'eesh is a traditional Palestinian flatbread, generously topped with a mix of za'atar and olive oil. It is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of flavour. Serve it warm from the oven, as a snack, side dish or even as a lunch to-go.
🛒 Ingredients (for 10 pieces)
For the dough:
- 400 g flour
- 250 ml warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil (e.g. Palestinian olive oil from Dadelskopen.nl)
For the topping:
- 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons za'atar from Palestine
- (Optional) 65 g grated cheese
👩🍳 Here's how to make it:
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Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C (top and bottom heat). -
Making dough
Mix all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until it comes together. Form into a ball and cover with a tea towel. Let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place. -
Divide the dough
Divide the dough into 10 balls (about the size of an egg). Roll them out on a floured work surface into circles of about 15 cm. -
Apply za'atar topping
Combine the za'atar and olive oil in a small bowl. Spread a generous spoonful of the mixture onto each dough circle. Leave the edges free.
Optional: sprinkle with grated cheese for extra flavor. -
Pre-baking
Prick each dough circle a few times with a fork to prevent them from rising too much. -
Baking
Bake the mana'eesh in the oven for 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
🥄 Serving suggestion
Serve warm, for example with fresh tomato, cucumber and labneh (yogurt dip). Also delicious with soup or as a savoury snack in the lunch box.
🛒 Where to buy real za'atar?
The best za'atar you get at Dadelskopen.nl - straight from Palestine. Fragrant, pure and without additives. Perfect for authentic dishes like this mana'eesh.
