Zaatar Manakish: A Home-Style Recipe
Cookies & baking · Makes 6 flatbreads · Published October 22, 2026
Olive oil carries the zaatar flavor across soft flatbread. Small rounds bake quickly and make an easy breakfast or mazza addition.
A home-style variation, not our shop’s formula. These recipes have not been kitchen-tested by Syrian Sweets of America. Check ingredient labels for allergens and kosher suitability.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil for dough
- 1/3 cup zaatar blend
- 1/3 cup olive oil for topping
Method
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add water and dough oil; knead 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 450°F with a heavy baking sheet inside. Mix zaatar with topping oil to make a spreadable paste.
- Divide dough into six balls and roll each into a 6-inch round on parchment. Dimple lightly and spread with topping, leaving a narrow rim.
- Slide onto the hot tray and bake in batches 8–12 minutes until edges are golden. Serve warm.
A better result
Zaatar blends vary in salt. Taste the topping before spreading and do not add extra salt automatically.
Serve it together
Serve with cucumber, olives and labneh. Order ready-made manakish to round out a breakfast or savory tray.
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