What is za'atar and can I make it at home?

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend combining sesame seeds, thyme or marjoram, cumin, and sumac. You can make homemade za'atar using dried herbs and sumac, or purchase pre-mixed blends from specialty grocers or online.

How long does man'oushe dough need to rise?

The recipe requires 2 hours of rising time total. This allows the yeast to activate and develop flavor. You can also do a slow overnight rise in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.

Can I make man'oushe dough ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the dough, let it rise 1 hour, then refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before shaping and topping.

Is this recipe vegan and gluten-free?

The base recipe is vegan (no dairy or eggs). For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose or bread flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend; dough may be slightly stickier and require extra rising time.

How do I store leftover man'oushe?

Store cooled flatbread in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warm.

Man'oushe: Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread

Name: Man'oushe: Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, spooned and leveled – bread flour, all-purpose flour (420 grams); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons instant yeast (see notes); 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1- 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water; ⅓ cup za’atar – a Middle Eastern spice blend with sesame seeds, thyme or marjoram, cumin, sumac. Make homemade zaatar spice here.; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon sumac; 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Ingredients

3 cups flour, spooned and leveled – bread flour, all-purpose flour (420 grams)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast (see notes)
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1- 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water
⅓ cup za’atar – a Middle Eastern spice blend with sesame seeds, thyme or marjoram, cumin, sumac. Make homemade zaatar spice here.
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sumac
1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

1
Place the flour in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk in the salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Drizzle in the olive oil and water (start with 1 cup), adding more as needed to saturate the flour. Using the dough hook or a wooden paddle, begin mixing the dough, adding just enough water to incorporate all the flour- it should start pulling away from the bowl.
2
Knead for 8-10 minutes using floured hands or the dough hook until the dough is silky smooth. Make a ball, lightly oil all sides of the manoushe dough, and place in the bowl to rise, covering with a damp kitchen towel, until at least doubled, about 2 hours.
3
Preheat the oven to 450-500F ( if you have a pizza stone- use it!) Convection is good too.
4
Knock back the dough and pour it onto a floured surface. Divide into 8-10 equal pieces and shape into balls. Cover with a kitchen towel for 15 minutes- or place on a parchment-lined sheet pan, seam side down, covered with the damp towel in the fridge for up to a few hours.
5
Mix the zaatar spice blend with the olive oil, salt and sumac in a small bowl.
6
On a floured surface, roll out a “tester ” 6-8 inches in diameter (no more than 1/4 inch thick). If the dough resists, let it rest for a couple of minutes, then roll again. TIP: For very thin manoushe (to use for wraps), aim for 10 inches in diameter, ⅛ inch thick. This will require some rolling/resting/ stretching.
7
Place it on parchment (or a pizza peel) spreading a little of the zaatar paste all around the top leaving ½ inch space around the edges. Lift onto a sheet pan or pizza stone and bake it until bubbly and golden on edges. Decide if you want to roll them thicker or thinner. Then roll out 2-3 at a time, and bake in batches. Keep them warm wrapped in a kitchen towel.
8
To serve, place warm Manoushe bread, in a towel-lined basket or platter, either stacked or arranged. Wrap them up with a towel to keep them warm.