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Israeli Flatbread With Zatar And Salad Topping

Name: Israeli Flatbread With Zatar And Salad Topping
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: For the dough:; All-purpose flour 2 Cup; Active dry yeast 1 Tsp; Sugar 1 Tsp; Kosher salt 1/2 Tsp; Warm water 3/4 Cup; Israeli Olive oil 2 Tbsp; For the topping:; za’atar 2 Tbsp; Israeli Olive oil 1/4 Cup; Tomatoes, sliced 2; Large cucumber, sliced 1; Pitted olives 1/4 Cup; Fresh mint leaves 1/4 Cup; Lemon juice; Salt, to taste

If you’re a fan of Israeli cuisine, you’re likely already familiar with the aromatic spice blend known as zaatar. But have you tried it in a delicious Israeli flatbread recipe? This recipe is a deliciously flavorful twist on the classic flatbread, with a generous coating of zaatar-infused olive oil and a satisfyingly chewy texture.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro in the kitchen or just starting out, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to explore the delicious flavors of Israel.

serves:

Difficulty:

7 / 10

cook time:

1 h

Ingredients

For the dough:

All-purpose flour 2 Cup

Active dry yeast 1 Tsp

Sugar 1 Tsp

Kosher salt 1/2 Tsp

Warm water 3/4 Cup

Israeli Olive oil 2 Tbsp

For the topping:

za’atar 2 Tbsp

Israeli Olive oil 1/4 Cup

Tomatoes, sliced 2

Large cucumber, sliced 1

Pitted olives 1/4 Cup

Fresh mint leaves 1/4 Cup

Lemon juice

Salt, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rest for 30 minutes until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the zaatar and olive oil to make the zaatar oil.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and roll it out into a thin round shape. Place the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

Brush the zaatar oil generously over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 9

Bake the manoushe in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.

Step 10

In a bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, olives and mint leaves, squeeze the lemon juice over the salad, add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11

Arrange the salad and on top of the flatbread with zaatar. Serve hot and enjoy!

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