Za’atar is a special thyme and herbs mix that again taste different between each Middle Eastern country. As a Palestinian myself I like the Palestinian version most. But they all taste great and they are healthy too.
So if you want to try and make mana’esh at home please watch the video:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups A/P flour
- 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tsp instant dried yeast
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- thyme mixture “za’atar” you can buy from your local Middle Eastern grocery store.
Tips:
- The water should be around 40C.
- It is better to start adding one cup of water only and if you feel that the dough is still stiff add another 1/4 cup. The dough should be sticky a bit before kneading.
- Knead the dough well until it becomes elastic and smooth. At least you should knead it for 10 mins.
- Leave the dough to rest in a warm place until it doubles in size around 1 1/5 to 2 hours.
- You can spread the dough to the thickness you like. If you prefer it crispy then spread to about 3 mm thickness if you prefer it softer and chewer then spread it more thick.
Bake the mana’esh in a pre heated oven at 200 C for 10 mins or until they are golden to your liking. - Serve hot next to a hot cup of black tea with mint.
