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Mana'eesh Za'atar (with whole wheat flour)

A healthier take on the traditional Mana'eesh. A soft and fluffy bread, with a thick coating of herbs, sesame and olive oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bread pieces
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread:
  • 500 gm (4 cups) whole wheat flour
  • 2 Tbsp (14 grams) instant dried yeast
  • 3 Tbsp dried milk
  • 2 Tbsp greek yogurt (at room temperature)
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 50 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
  • 300 ml warm water
For the topping:
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup za'atar

Method
 

  1. Mix 1 cup (125 gm) flour and all the other ingredients for the bread together. Mix them either using a whisk or an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. When combined, add the remaining flour and mix until it comed together into a dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes soft and stretchy.
  2. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth and then leave it to rise for an hour in a warm place (like a switched off oven).
  3. Preheat the oven to 220℃ (425℉)
  4. After the dough has risen, punch it to release the air. Cut it into 16 equal parts and make smooth balls. Place them onto a lightly greased oven tray and leave them to rise again for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix the topping ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
  6. Flatten the dough balls using your fingertips, to make circle shapes. Evenly spread or brush the topping mixture on the top of each circle.
  7. Put the tray into the oven and let it bake for about 10-12 minutes until the breads are golden.

Notes

If you are planning to freeze, let the bread cool down and then put it into sealable bags or airtight container. It will store in the freezer for up to 2 months and in the fridge for up to 5 days.