s Manaaeesh (lebanese Thyme Bread) s   



Yields: 10 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast (or 1/2 Oz Compressed Yeast) (1 envelope)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons Zaatar
Zaatar
2 Teaspoons Dried Thyme heaped
1 Teaspoon Dried Marjoram heaped
3 tablespoons Sesame Seeds


 
Instructions
 Proof the yeast in a few tablespoons of the warm water, with the sugar mixed in.

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture and remaining water and knead until you have a firm dough. Transfer to a floured work surface and continue to knead for 10-15 minutes or until smooth and elastic. During this time, knead 1 tablespoon olive oil into the dough - this will make it softer.

Wash and dry the mixing bowl and grease with a little oil. Add the dough and roll around in the bowl until well oiled. Cover with a clean cloth and leave in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

Punch down the dough and knead for a few minutes. Divide into 10 portions and roll each between your palms until smooth and round. Flour a work surface. Flatten each round with a rolling pin until it is circular, even, and about 1/4 inch thick. Cover and leave in a warm place to rise for 20 more minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450F. Put 2 large oiled baking sheets in the oven to heat.

Brush the tops of the rounds with a little of the olive oil. Mix the remaining oil with the zaatar and spread the mixture over the surface of each round.

Slide the bread onto the hot baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on wire racks to cool.

Dinner Club 2002 January

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 238 Calories; 10g Fat (37.5% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 108mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories:  0
Calories from fat: n/a

% Daily Value*
Total Fat   0g 0%
     Saturated Fat  0g 0%
Cholesterol   0mg 0%
Sodium   0mg 0%
Total Carbo    0g 0%
     Dietary Fiber   0g 0%
     Sugars    0g  
Protein   0g  
Vitamin A       0% Vitamin C     0%
Calcium         0% Iron      0%
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