Lebanese Man'ouche (Za'atar Flatbread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Warm water
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Za'atar spice blend
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for topping)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2. 2Add the 3/4 cup of warm water and the 1/4 cup of olive oil to the bowl. Mix with your hands or a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes, pressing and folding it until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. 4Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little of the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat your oven to about 230°C.
6. 6Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
7. 7On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a thin circle, about 15.24-20.32 cm in diameter.
8. 8In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup of za'atar spice blend and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until it forms a paste.
9. 9Carefully spread the za'atar mixture evenly over the surface of each rolled-out dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
10. 10Place the za'atar-topped flatbreads directly onto the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
11. 11Serve the Lebanese Man'ouche warm.

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