Man'oushe
مناقيش
Breakfast flatbread with za'atar oil — the Lebanese morning that is not a croissant.
Recipe by I Want Some Food · Reviewed by the editorial kitchen. Native name preserved: مناقيش.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Rest
- 1 hr 30 min
- Total
- 2 hr 7 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Cheap nightUnder $8 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Man'oushe is a yeasted flatbread baked with a paste of za'atar and oil. Cheese or minced meat are other toppings. This is the za'atar one. If you only have supermarket pita, warm it, oil it, dust za'atar — an emergency, still breakfast.
What you'll need
6 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Knead flour, water, yeast, salt and a spoon of oil. Rise 1 hour.
70 min
Step 2
Mix za'atar with the remaining oil. Stretch rounds thin. Spread the paste. Bake at 240°C 8–12 minutes until the edges blister.
12 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 352 kcal
- Protein
- 7.8 g
- Carbs
- 52.9 g
- Fat
- 11.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.7 g
- Fibre
- 2.7 g
- Sugar
- 0.4 g
- Sodium
- 437 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
Za'atar → Thyme, sesame, sumac and salt
A house blend. Still the idea.
Tips
- A pizza stone or a ripping-hot tray helps the puff.
- Cheese man'oushe (akkawi or a mild melt) is the other morning.
History & culture
Bakeries at 7am. Also a home tray if you have a hot oven. Fold it; eat it walking.
Za'atar on bread is older than the branded bakery. The round man'oushe is the Beirut photograph.
Traditional
Provenance: Editorial adaptation.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Man'oushe take?
2 hr 7 min all in — 25 min prep, 12 min cook, 1 hr 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 breads. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Sesame. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Za'atar → Thyme, sesame, sumac and salt. A house blend. Still the idea.
Any tips from this recipe?
A pizza stone or a ripping-hot tray helps the puff. Cheese man'oushe (akkawi or a mild melt) is the other morning.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.
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