Ingredients
For the dough
400 gr white flour
100 gr whole wheat flour
325 ml water
20 ml extra virgin olive oil
15 gr dry yeast
10 gr salt
For the topping
Za'atar
Olive oil
Salt
Tools
Bowl
Towel
Scale
Bench knife
Brush
Fork
Baking tray
Parchment paper
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl mix the water and yeast.
325 ml water
15 gr dry yeast
Step 2
Add both flours and olive oil and mix well.
400 gr white flour
100 gr whole wheat flour
20 ml extra virgin olive oil
Step 3
Once all the ingredients incorporated into the dough, keep kneading on a working surface for another 2-3 min.
Step 4
Then add the salt. Keep kneading for another 3-4 min or until the dough is elastic and beautiful.
10 gr salt
Step 5
Round the dough, place in a greased bowl, covered with a towel until double in size.
Step 6
Punch the dough and divide it into 150 gr pieces.
Step 7
Round each piece to a tight ball and cover with a towel to rest for 10-15 min.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 440F or 230C.
Step 9
Prepare the topping spread by mixing aa'atar, salt and olive oil until you get a thick paste.
Za'atar
Olive oil
Salt
Step 10
On a floured surface, open each ball to a pita sheet by pressing it with your fingers.
Step 11
Spread the Za'atar topping on top. Using a fork- make holes where the topping is. It will avoid the Manakeesh to expand like a balloon in the oven.
Step 12
Bake the Manakeesh for 7-10 min.
Step 13
YASSS!
