Manoushe
Lebanese breakfast flatbread generously topped with fragrant za'atar and olive oil, baked until puffy.

- prep 20 min
- cook 8 min
- total 28 min
- serves 3
- intermediate
- vegetarian
- Lebanon
Ingredients
- 350 g bread flour
- 7 g yeast
- 200 ml warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 80 ml olive oil
- 60 g za'atar
- 1 tomato
- 1 small cucumber
- 6 leaves mint
Steps
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let bloom 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix with flour, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil; knead 8 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Divide into 6 balls, roll each to a 20cm round on a floured surface.
- Mix za'atar with remaining olive oil into a thick paste.
- Spread generously over each round.
- Bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet at 230°C for 7-8 minutes until bottom is golden and top is fragrant.
- Serve hot, folded in half with sliced tomato, cucumber, and fresh mint tucked inside.
≈ 380 kcal · 10 g protein · 48 g carbs · 18 g fat — per serving, estimate