Man'ousheh [flatbread] Platter Recipe
Lebanese flatbreads made with flour, freshly topped and baked in a fire hearth oven. Assortment includes Savory Beef, Feta Spinach, Three Cheese, Tomato Olive, and Herb Zaatar.
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Ingredients
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Flatbread Dough
Savory Beef Topping
Feta Spinach Topping
Three Cheese Topping
Tomato Olive Topping
Herb Zaatar Topping
Method
Flatbread Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing with your hands or a wooden spoon until a dough begins to form.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Savory Beef Topping Preparation
- 4
Feta Spinach Topping Preparation
- 5
Sauté the Spinach
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Allow to cool.
Three Cheese Topping Preparation
- 6
Combine Cheeses
In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses until well combined.
Tomato Olive Topping Preparation
- 7
Mix the Topping
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, olive oil, salt, and dried oregano. Mix well and set aside.
Herb Zaatar Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare Zaatar Mix
In a small bowl, mix together zaatar spice mix and olive oil until well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- 9
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or prepare your fire hearth oven for baking.
- 10
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a flat circle, about 10 inches in diameter.
- 11
Add Toppings
Place each flatbread on a baking sheet or directly on the hearth. Top each flatbread with your choice of savory beef, feta spinach, three cheese, tomato olive, or herb zaatar toppings.
- 12
Bake the Flatbreads
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 13
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
