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Manakeesh – Lebanese Pizza Recipe (Manakeesh) – Easy Manakish with Za’atar and Cheese



In this video, we show you how to make Manakeesh, which is the equivalent of Lebanese Pizza. Manakeesh is also known as Manouche, Manoushe, Manakish, Manaqish and Manaeesh – and popular in many Middle Eastern countries including Lebanon. Manakeesh is a type of Arabic Bread, and essentially dough topped with a special blend of spices called Za’atar. Za’atar contains a wonderful blend of various herbs and spices including oregano, thyme, sesame seeds and sumac. There are various types of Manakeesh, but the most popular ones are topped with Za’atar and/or cheese. The flavours of the Za’atar spice mix are really special and Manakeesh is absolutely a stunningly delicious dish.

For the Manakeesh recipe, you will need:
1 sachet yeast (7g)
1 tbs sugar
1 cup warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
salt to taste
2 tbs olive oil

For the Manakeesh toppings you will need:
Za’atar
Olive oil
Mozzarella Cheese
Nigella seeds
Optional garnishing for the Manakish:
Pines Nuts
Pomegranate

You can either enjoy a Za’atar Manakeesh, a cheese Manakish or even a combination of both Za’atar and Cheese on a Manaeesh!

This Za’atar Manakeesh is absolutely delicious and an explosion of exotic Middle Eastern flavours. Manoushe (Manakeesh) is not as heavy as pizza and often served as a starter or side dish.

This really is a super easy Manakish Recipe and we hope you give it a try!
So what would be your favourite Manakeesh topping? Manakeesh with Za’atar, Manakish with Cheese or a combination of both?

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24 Comments

  3. Hungry Man Kitchen

    This is why I love cooking. Learning new things everyday.
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  22. Diane Stevens

    Oh my goodness, that looks delicious. I need to make that very soon. Thank you so much for posting this delicious recipe.

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