Manaeesh bi Zaatar, also known as zaatar bread rolls, is a delectable flatbread dish with a long history and deep cultural significance in Levantine cuisine. Hailing from the region of the Middle East, this savory treat has captivated taste buds for centuries and remains a popular breakfast, lunch, and snack item in many countries. With its enticing combination of tangy zaatar, a fragrant blend of herbs and spices, fresh olive oil, and a warm, soft bread base, manaeesh bi zaatar has earned its place as a beloved culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your culinary horizons or a novice cook seeking a taste of authenticity, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the insights, tips, and step-by-step instructions you need to create the perfect batch of manaeesh bi zaatar that will surely impress family and friends.
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LEBANESE ZAATAR (ZA'ATAR) BREAD
Traditional Lebanese bread. Crispy, flaky cracker like bread infused with fresh za'atar (similar to oregano). You can substitute oregano for za'atar, but use less. May place under broiler to brown tops.
Provided by Stacey
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Flat Bread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix water, yeast, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, olive oil, and corn oil; mix using your hands, adding more whole wheat flour if needed, until dough holds together. Mix za'atar into dough until evenly incorporated (see notes).
- Shape dough, about 1/4 cup per piece, into rounds on a floured work surface. Arrange rounds on baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ZA'ATAR BREAD
These are known in the Middle East as mana'eesh. Homemade dough is topped with za'atar, a spice mixture composed of sesame seeds, oregano, marjoram, and thyme.
Provided by Lady at the Stove
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 3 cups flour and salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Turn dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl. Place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds. Roll into 1/4-inch-thick circles. Poke rounds with your fingers to create small indentations.
- Mix za'atar and olive oil together in a small bowl. Spread over circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dough is golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 438.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ZA'ATAR BREAD ROLLS (MANAIESH BI ZA'ATAR)
From the cookbook Mediterranean Dishes by Diane Seed. Za'atar (or zahtar) is easy to make and several good recipes are found on this site. I have used an automatic bread machine to prepare the dough. This yields a light textured bread.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 mini-loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- MANUAL: Dissolve the yeast in 3 tablespoons tepid water. Next add the egg, 4 tablespoons olive oil and the sugar. In large bowl combine the flour and salt. Gradually stir in the yeast mixture and add the tepid water, enough to make a dough ball. On a floured surface, knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Put dough in an oversized bag and allow to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes. *Proceed with recipe where indicated.
- BREAD MACHINE: Add all ingredients to the bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions EXCEPT for the za'atar and add ONLY 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Once dough is done, remove from bread pan and place dough in an oversized plastic bag in a bowl. Allow to proof in a warm area for about 45 minutes.
- *Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Divide the dough into six pieces. On a floured cutting board shape each piece of dough to form an oblong.
- Arrange the oblongs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic (cling) wrap and leave for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the za'atar. Brush the mixture evenly over each bread loaf, pressing gently into the dough making "dimple" patterns with your fingers.
- Bake for 10 minutes. While waiting for bread to bake, belly dance.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 790.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 8
MANAKEESH ZAATAR
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 flatbreads
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the zaatar: Combine the sesame seeds, sumac, thyme and salt together in an airtight container.
- For assembly and serving: Preheat the broiler. After it has risen, divide the full dough recipe in half, reserving one half to make Spinach Fatayer (keep the extra dough covered until ready to use). Cut the remaining half into 6 equal portions and roll each into a small ball shape. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Flatten one ball with the rolling pin, then prick lightly all over with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Cook each dough round in the skillet over medium heat until toasted and browned in spots on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat (the dough will only be cooked on one side). Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
- Meanwhile, mix 1/4 cup zaatar with 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Spread some of the mixture on the uncooked sides of the flatbreads, place on a baking sheet and broil until they are golden and crisp on top, about 2 minutes. Serve the manakeesh zaatar with sliced pickles, olives, tomatoes and mint.
- Mix the flour, yeast, olive oil and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Add the warm water, a little at a time, until the dough starts to come together into one mass and forms around the hook. Increase the speed to high and continue kneading for 4 minutes.
- Dust a work surface with flour and transfer the dough to it. Continue kneading by hand, then form the dough into a large ball, dust lightly with flour and place in a large bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
MANAQEESH (ZA'ATAR FLATBREADS)
Manaqeesh are one of the most popular breakfast foods for Arabs, particularly Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians and Jordanians - but they're excellent any time of day. Most often topped with a za'atar and olive oil mixture as they are here, these simple flatbreads are now often found coated with varied ingredients, such as cheese, labneh, pepper paste, eggs and even sweet spreads. But the traditional za'atar still reigns supreme. You can roll the dough out with a pin, but, for the fluffiest and softest version of this flatbread, stretch the dough by hand.
Provided by Reem Kassis
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 manaqeesh
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix both flours, the salt and sugar. Add the oil, yeast and 1 cup water, and knead in the bowl with your fingers. Gradually knead in another 1/4 cup water, then knead in more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a somewhat sticky ball. Let rest 5 minutes, then knead until smooth, supple and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Alternatively, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine all the dough ingredients with 1 cup water and mix on low speed, gradually adding water until the dough comes together. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Rub the dough ball lightly with some oil, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside until the dough doubles in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Timing will vary depending on water and room temperatures.
- Meanwhile, make the topping: Combine the za'atar and olive oil in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions, roll into spheres and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel so the dough doesn't dry out. Let rise again until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 500 degrees. Very lightly grease 2 baking sheets with olive oil.
- Place a dough round on a prepared sheet. With your fingers, flatten it into a thin circle 7 to 8 inches in diameter. Use a spoon to spread about one-sixth of the za'atar mixture on top, leaving a narrow border along the perimeter and pressing the za'atar into the dough firmly with the spoon to prevent the bread from rising as it bakes. If your baking sheet can fit another piece or two of dough, repeat the process on the same sheet.
- Bake until golden at the edges and the topping is lightly bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. While the first batch is in the oven, prepare more on the second sheet. Bake as soon as the first sheet comes out. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.
- Serve as soon as they're cool enough to handle or at room temperature. Once cooled, leftovers can be stored in the freezer, with parchment or wax paper between each piece, for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven when ready to enjoy.
MANA'EESH OR FATAYER BI ZAATAR
These very thin, soft breads, which you can roll up, are like Bedouin skillet breads. They work very well for me in a skillet, and I finish them under a broiler, but you can also bake them. For the topping, you can buy ready-made zaatar mixtures, which contain thyme and the tangy spice sumac, in Middle Eastern stores. You need only add olive oil. But it is easy enough to make your own zaatar mix at home. My favorite is simply thyme and sesame seeds with salt and olive oil. The quantities here make for a richer than usual topping. Serve the breads for breakfast, with labneh (see page 112), as a snack with a salad, or as an appetizer, cut into wedges.
Yield about 18 5-inch breads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Follow the instructions for making the bread dough.
- Mix the topping ingredients into an oily paste.
- After you have punched the dough down, divide into 3 or 4 balls and roll out one ball at a time, wrapping the remaining ones in plastic wrap. Roll out on a floured surface, with a floured rolling pin, to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds with a pastry cutter. Pick up the scraps, roll into balls, and flatten again to make more rounds. Now roll out each round as thinly as possible (the dough is very elastic and springs back), lifting it up, dusting the surface with flour, and turning the round over so that the dough does not stick. Then pull and stretch the dough with your hands until it is paper-thin and about 5-6 inches in diameter.
- Preheat the broiler. Lightly oil a skillet and place it over high heat. Taking one round of dough at a time, spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of zaatar paste over its surface with your hand. When the skillet is very hot, turn the heat down as low as possible; then gently pick up the dough and lower it in. Cook for 2 minutes over low heat in the skillet, then put under the broiler (about 3 inches from the heat) for about 1 minute, until the top is browned. Continue with the remaining rounds of dough and zaatar paste, rubbing the skillet with an oiled paper towel between rounds.
- Alternatively, if you want to bake the breads, place on lightly greased baking sheets, spread the paste over each round, and bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 5-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Place in plastic bags (with toppings facing each other) to keep them soft. They keep for several days and also freeze well.
- Serve hot or warm.
- For a hot chili bread, instead of zaatar use as a topping 1/2 cup olive oil mixed with 4 tablespoons dried chili flakes.
- For chickpea breads, fatayer bi hummus, a Lebanese Lenten specialty, press into the dough a handful of cooked chickpeas before baking. Omit the topping.
MANAKEESH BIL ZA'ATAR (FLAT BREAD WITH ZA'ATAR)
Make and share this Manakeesh Bil Za'atar (Flat Bread With Za'atar) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum
Categories Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 discs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the dough, sift the flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the centre and add in the water and knead till the dough has come together leaving the sides of the bowl clean.
- Transfer onto a clean work surface and knead for about 10 minutes till the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease the bowl and transfer the dough into the bowl and cover with cling film and leave it in a warm place till it has doubled in bulk, for about 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to gas mark 7/425F/220°C.
- Put 2 large oiled baking sheets in the oven to heat.
- Knock the air out of the dough and knead again for about 2 minutes.
- Divide into 8 portions and roll each ball between your palms until smooth and round.
- Flour the work surface and flatten each round with a rolling pin until it is circular, even, and about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cover and leave in a warm place to rise for 20 more minutes.
- Brush the tops of the discs with a little olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the zaatar spice mix and add in the remaining oil and give it a good mix.
- Spread the oil-zaatar mixture over the surface of each bread.
- Slide the bread onto the hot baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.9, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 295.7, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 1, Protein 17.4
Tips:
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients: In particular, using good-quality olive oil and flavorful za'atar will significantly enhance the taste of your bread rolls.
- Don't over-knead the dough: Over-kneading can make the dough tough.Knead it just until it comes together and forms a smooth, elastic ball.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help it to double in size and develop its full flavor.
- Don't crowd the bread rolls in the pan: Leave some space between them so that they have room to rise and expand.
- Bake the bread rolls until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy crust.
Conclusion:
These delicious Za'atar bread rolls are a perfect addition to any meal. They are soft and fluffy on the inside, with a crispy crust and a flavorful za'atar topping. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve them with your favorite dips and spreads for a complete meal. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these Za'atar bread rolls are sure to impress. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!
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