Thyme and olive oil (Manakeesh)

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

Dough:

• 4 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups of warm water
• 1 cup of warm milk
• 1 tsp of white sugar
• ½  tsp of salt
• 2 tsp of yeast
• ½ cup of olive oil

Zataar:

• 1 cup of zataar
• ½ cup of olive oil ( more if desired)

PREPARATION:

• Mix all the ingredients together and kneed well.  Cover dough with a damp cloth and let raise for a least 1 hour in a warm spot.
• Mix Zaatar with oil and set aside.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal size balls or 18 smaller ones. Roll each one to form flat dough roughly 1 cm thick.
• Spread zaatar paste all over it then place on tray.  Repeat this for all.
• Place into a 350 degree oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
• Remove and serve hot or cold, this s enjoy with plain yogurt for a dip and tea.

Butheina Al-Nounou