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Authentic Lebanese Manakish Recipe: Perfectly Fluffy and Delicious


 A freshly baked Lebanese manakish topped with za'atar and olive oil
Craving something savory and satisfying? Our Lebanese manakish is a perfect choice!

Manakish is a traditional Lebanese flatbread that's enjoyed as a breakfast, snack, or light meal. Made with a soft and fluffy dough and topped with flavorful herbs, cheese, or meat, it's a delicious and satisfying dish that's easy to make at home. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make the perfect manakish that will transport you to the streets of Lebanon.


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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp. instant yeast

  • 1 tbsp. sugar

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 cup za'atar or cheese (optional toppings)

Nutrition Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 280

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 1.5g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 410mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 41g

  • Dietary Fiber: 2g

  • Sugars: 2g

  • Protein: 6g

Allergy Information:

  • This recipe contains gluten. It can be made dairy-free by omitting the cheese.

Time of Preparing:

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes

  • Resting time: 1 hour

  • Baking time: 15 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.

  3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and elastic.

  4. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour.

  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  6. Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and roll each one out into a thin circle.

  7. Place the dough circles onto a baking sheet and top them with za'atar, cheese, or any other toppings you like.

  8. Bake the manakish for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

A plate of hot and fluffy Lebanese manakish.
Start your day with a taste of Lebanon - try our fluffy and flavorful manakish!

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