Name: Manakish with Cheese and Zaatar
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Africa and Arabic
Ingredients: warm water 0.5 cups; sugar 1 tbsp; bananas 1 tbsp; plain flour 1.3 cups; olive oil 2 tbsp; salt 0.5 tsp; mozzarella cheese 1 cups; feta cheese 0.8 cups; sesame seeds 1 tbsp; olive oil 0.3 cups; zaatar 2 tbsp; tomatoes; cucumber, sliced; mints; parsley

Ingredients

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For the dough

0.5 cups warm water
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp bananas
1.3 cups plain flour
2 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt

Cheese topping

1 cups mozzarella cheese
0.8 cups feta cheese
1 tbsp sesame seeds
0.3 cups olive oil
2 tbsp zaatar

To serve

tomatoes
cucumber, sliced
mints
parsley

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Steps

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Step 1

Mix warm water, sugar and instant yeast and let it proof for 10 minutes.

10 min

Step 2

In a bowl, combine flour and the yeast mixture, and fully mix with a wooden spoon.

5 min

Step 3

Add the olive oil and salt and continue mixing everything.

5 min

Step 4

Transfer to a flat surface and knead for 5-7 minutes. Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.

10 min

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/360ºF.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, divide in 6 balls in a floured surface. Flatten each with a rolling pin, forming irregular shapes.

Step 7

Transfer to a baking sheet and top with olive oil, Za'atar, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese and sesame seeds.

10 min

Step 8

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

15 min

Step 9

Serve with tomato, cucumber, mint and fresh parsley.

5 min