Manaqish | Jordanian Zaatar Flatbread ~ J for Jordan
Cuisine Jordan
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
3cupsAll Purpose Flour
2tspActive Dry Yeast / Instant Yeast - 1.33 tsp
1cupWarm Water
1tspSugar
1tspSalt
For spreading
4tbspZaatar Spice Blend
2tbspOlive Oil
1/2tspLemon Juice
Instructions
How to make Jordanian Zaatar Flatbread
Proof the yeast
If you are using active dry yeast, take it in a bowl with sugar and warm water. Stir and keep it covered. Wait for the yeast to foam and then use. If instant yeast, it can be added directly to the flour before kneading.
In a wide bowl, take the flour, salt, and add in the yeast mix or instant yeast. Mix everything well and slowly add water to knead to a soft pliable dough.
Keep it in a covered bowl for an hour or till it doubles.
Mix the zaatar with olive oil and lemon juice. When the dough doubles, punch it down and dust it with flour. Roll out discs of equal sizes, brush the zaatar mix on the top and bake in a preheated oven for 8 - 10 mins or till the dough is completely cooked. Serve warm with dip.
Notes
The bread tasted good on its own. Maybe the right sort of dip would make all the difference.