Manakeesh with Za'atar (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Instant dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Warm water
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Za'atar spice blend
• 0.25 cup Olive oil (for topping)

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

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add warm water and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat oven to about 230°C.
6. 6Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle.
7. 7In a small bowl, mix za'atar with olive oil to form a paste.
8. 8Spread the za'atar mixture evenly over each dough circle.
9. 9Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the flatbreads are golden brown and the topping is fragrant.

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