Manakish Za'atar (Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread)

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 500 g
• Warm water 300 ml
• Dry yeast 2 tsp (7 g)
• Sugar 1 tsp (4 g)
• Salt 1.5 tsp (9 g)
• Olive oil, for the dough 2 tbsp
• Za'atar mix (dried thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, salt) 60 g
• Olive oil, for the topping 120 ml

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and leave for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, add the yeast water and 2 tbsp olive oil, and knead for 8-10 minutes into a smooth, soft dough.

3. 3

   Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, until doubled.

4. 4

   Heat the oven to 250C with a baking tray or stone inside; stir the za'atar into the 120 ml olive oil to make a loose paste.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 8 balls and press or roll each into a 20 cm round about 4 mm thick, dimpling the surface with your fingertips.

6. 6

   Spread about 2 tbsp of the za'atar paste over each round, leaving a narrow border, and bake 2-3 at a time for 6-8 minutes until the edges are golden.

7. 7

   Serve warm, folded, with sliced tomato, cucumber, olives and fresh mint.