Description
Cheese Manakeesh is a delicious Middle Eastern flatbread topped with a blend of gooey cheeses and optional seeds. It’s a popular choice for breakfast or as a savory snack, offering a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (plus more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Akkawi cheese (or a mix of mozzarella and feta)
- 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
- olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil, mix until a dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F. Divide dough into 4 balls, roll each into a round. Spread cheese on each, sprinkle with seeds. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden. Serve warm.
Notes
- Akkawi cheese is traditional, but mozzarella and feta can be used.
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rise)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 manakeesh
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
