Za'atar manakish flatbreads
Soft flatbreads brushed with olive oil and za'atar, the herby sesame spice mix from the Levant.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.42 a head
- Oven240°C (220°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add the water and 1 tbsp of the oil and bring together into a dough.
- 2
Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Heat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan) with two baking trays inside. Mix the za'atar with the remaining 3 tbsp oil into a paste.
- 4
Divide the dough into 6. Roll each into a round about 5 mm thick and press dimples in with your fingertips.
- 5
Spread each round with the za'atar paste, leaving a small rim.
- 6
Slide onto the hot trays and bake for 8 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden at the edges.
8 min - 7
Serve warm with cucumber and tomatoes, folded in half.
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