“asking a loved one if they’ve eaten is the ultimate Arab auntie way of showing care and affection” I had the pleasure of chatting and cooking with Nadeen Kharputy, as she shared her Mom’s recipe for Manaeesh zaatar.
[lt_recipe name=”Manaeesh zaatar” servings=”4″ prep_time=”30MIN” cook_time=”15MIN” total_time=”45MIN” difficulty=”Easy” summary=”A wonderful recipe for Arabic flatbread: Manaeesh zaatar” print=”yes” ingredients= “1/2 tablespoon instant yeast;1 cup flour;1 cup warm water;1/2 tablespoon sugar;1 tablespoon milk or milk powder [I usually skip this to make vegan] ;1/2 teaspoon baking powder;1 and 1/2 cups flour;1/4 cup vegetable oil;1/2 teaspoon salt;” ]Mix sponge ingredients:;1/2 tablespoon instant yeast;1 cup flour;1 cup warm water;1/2 tablespoon sugar;1 tablespoon milk or milk powder [I usually skip this to make vegan] ;1/2 teaspoon baking powder;;Wait for bubbles to form on the surface of the sponge mix. While waiting, combine the following:;;1 and 1/2 cups flour;1/4 cup vegetable oil;1/2 teaspoon salt;;After the sponge begins to bubble, mix the second group of ingredients into the first group. ;Cover combined mixture and wait for it to double in size – but a minimum of 30 mins should be fine. ;Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 375.;Divide the dough into round balls of desired size and roll them flat.;Coat the surface with a mixture of za’atar and olive oil. ;Bake at 375 for 12 or so minutes, until the dough begins to rise and large mounds form on surface[/lt_recipe]
