This cheese manakish is a simple Middle Eastern cheese flatbread. Interestingly, it uses an all-purpose simple dough and topped with cheese and nigella seeds. Above all, manakish is a delicious snack, appetiser, or breakfast dish!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 3 cup Bread Flour
- 1½ tsp. Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon White Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Warm Water
- ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp. Salt
Toppings
- Milky’s Akawi Cheese
- Sesame Seed
Method
- Start by combining the yeast, sugar and ½ cup of warm water in a large bowl. For the yeast to prove, the water should not be too hot. Mix together and set aside for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- Then add the flour, remaining water and salt to the proved yeast. Then start mixing on a low speed. Gradually add the oil and increase the mixing speed until fully combined. If the dough won’t combine, add a tablespoon of water. If the dough is sticky add a tablespoon of flour.
- Flour the bowl and place the dough inside. Let it double in size by covering it with a kitchen towel and putting it in a warm area for an hour.
- After approximately an hour, divide the dough into 12 balls, cover with towel and let rise for an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Soak the Akawi cheese in a bowl of cold water to let out some of the salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a large box grater, shred the soaked Akawi Cheese
- Preheat the oven to 218°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into 6 inches in diameter then place on the prepared baking sheet. Top the dough with the Akawi cheese.
- Sprinke sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown from the bottom.
- Serve warm with vegetables on the side
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal
