How to Make Manakish - UAE Food Recipes
A simple manakish recipe: a soft yeasted flatbread topped with za'atar, olive oil and halloumi, baked until golden and served with lemon.
Highlights
- Manakish is a flavourful flatbread eaten across the Middle East, particularly in the UAE.
- The dough uses 250 grams of flour, active dry yeast, warm water, salt, sugar and olive oil.
- Let the dough rise for at least 60 minutes before dividing it into four pieces.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes and serve with lemon wedges.
Manakish is one of the most flavorful and aromatic flatbreads eaten throughout the Middle East, particularly in the UAE. It contains dry yeast, flour, olive oil, and Za’atar. So, considering the number of ingredients, Manakish is a simple-to-make dish. If you want to make Manakish at your home, follow the list of ingredients and instructions in this post. Read on!
Ingredients
- One teaspoon of active dry yeast
- 150 milliliters of warm water
- 250 grams of flour
- One teaspoon of salt
- One teaspoon of sugar
- Six tablespoons of olive oil
- Three tablespoons of za’atar
- 150 grams of halloumi
- Lemon for serving
Instructions
- Use lukewarm water to dissolve yeast
- Add flour, sugar, and salt to a bowl
- Now add the yeast mixture and one-third olive oil
- Use your hands to knead and make dough for five minutes
- Now, make a ball from the dough and place it in a large bowl
- Use oil for topping and plastic wrap for covering
- Set aside for at least 60 minutes
- Create a log after the dough has risen
- Divide the log into four equal parts or pieces
- Use a parchment-lined sheet to place the divided logs
- Press gently to form flatbreads
- Cover with a kitchen towel for some time
- Mix za’atar with olive oil and grate halloumi
- Now, add the za’atar mixture and combine the ingredients
- Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Stretch out the flatbreads and top each with halloumi mixture and za’atar
- You can also drizzle some olive oil
- Once prepared, transfer the flatbreads to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes
- Serve with lemon wedges to your family or friends
Frequently asked questions
What is manakish made of?
Manakish is made with active dry yeast, flour, warm water, salt, sugar, olive oil and za'atar. This recipe also tops it with grated halloumi.
How long does manakish dough need to rise?
Set the dough aside for at least 60 minutes, covered with oil and plastic wrap. Once it has risen, shape it into a log and divide it into four pieces.
What temperature do you bake manakish at?
Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the flatbreads for 8-10 minutes. Serve them with lemon wedges.
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