Lebanese Breakfast Spread

Breakfast includes:

• Za'atar Manakeesh

• Hummus

• Spring onion

• Mint

• Parsley

• Tomato

• Cucumber

• Pomegranate

How to make Za'atar Manakeesh:

Ingredients:

For dough:

• 1 tbsp of dry yeast

• 1 cup of warm water

• 3 cups of all purpose flour

• 1 tsp of salt

• 1 tsp of granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

For za'atar:

• 1/2 cup of za'atar

• 1/3 cup of olive oil

Serve with (optional):

• Spring onion

• Hummus

• Tomato

• Cucumber

• Mint & Parsley

• Pomegranate

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together water, yeast and sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2. In another bowl, mix together flour, oil and salt. Using a wooden spoon, mix together well until well combined. Make a hole in the middle of the mixture and pour in the activated yeast. Stir until soft dough is formed.

3. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until dough is no longer sticky and smooth (around 10 minutes). Sprinkle extra flour on top if dough is still sticky.

4. Place dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl and press down lightly with your knuckles. Cover with a damp cloth and place it in a warm room - leave to rise for 1 hour.

5. Remove dough from bowl and knead into a long ball. Slice dough into 8 pieces and roll into small balls. Flatten with your hand and place on a lined & oiled baking tray

6. In a small bowl, mix together Za'atar and oil. Add 1 tbsp of mixture to the middle of each dough.

7. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Bake for 7-10 minutes - Or until dough is slightly brown.

8. Serve with extra toppings listed above and some cinnamon tea.