Lebanese · bread
Manakish (Za'atar Flatbread)
Manakish (Za'atar Flatbread) reads richness 6.2, sweetness 5.2 and funk & ferment 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese bread, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.2 · Sweetness 5.2 · Funk & Ferment 3.7 · Salinity 3.6 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Umami 1.8 · Herbaceous 1.7 · Nutty 1.7 · Bitterness 1.6 · Earthy 1.3 · Heat 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Fruity 0.8
What's in it (8)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup za'atar spice blend
- 3 tbsp olive oil for topping
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 183.4 kcal, 5.6 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 38.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make a soft yeast dough and let rise for one hour.
- Divide into balls, roll into thin rounds, and spread generously with a paste of za'atar mixed with olive oil.
- Bake in a very hot oven for 5-7 minutes until puffed and aromatic.
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