Levantine

Levantine Cheese Manakish

Authentic Levantine manakish featuring a golden, tender crust topped with a blend of Akkawi and mozzarella cheeses paired with nigella seeds.

57 min 4 servings 430 cal/serving Easy 8 views
Levantine Cheese Manakish

Instructions

  1. Kneading the Dough
    In a deep bowl, mix the flour with yeast, sugar, and salt, then gradually add the olive oil and warm water and knead for 8 minutes until a smooth, pliable dough forms. · 8 min
  2. Proofing the Dough
    Brush the dough with a little olive oil, cover it, and let it rest in a warm place to rise and double in size for about 30 minutes. · 30 min
  3. Preparing the Cheese Filling
    In a bowl, thoroughly mix the Akkawi cheese with the mozzarella cheese, nigella seeds, and chopped parsley.
  4. Rolling and Shaping the Flatbreads
    Preheat the oven to its highest temperature (220-250°C) with the rack placed at the bottom, then divide the dough into 4 equal balls and roll each ball out on a floured surface to about half a centimeter in thickness.
  5. Baking and Serving
    Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the dough rounds, leaving a slight border around the edges, then bake on a hot baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges and bottoms turn golden brown. · 10 min

Nutrition / serving

430
cal
19
protein g
52
carbs g
16
fat g

Chef's tips

Be sure to soak the Akkawi cheese in cold water for several hours and drain it thoroughly to remove excess salt, and bake the manakish on a very hot baking sheet to achieve a soft interior and a crisp bottom.