Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Topping
- 2 cups shredded Baladna Mozzarella
- Optional: mix mozzarella with akkawi or cream cheese
How it's made!
- Prepare the dough
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt, then pour in yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth. Let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
- Shape manakish
- Divide the dough into 6 balls. Roll each ball into a small flat circle.
- Add the cheese
- Spread a generous amount of Baladna Mozzarella on each dough circle, leaving a border around the edges.
- Bake
- Place on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 250 degrees Celsius for 7 to 9 minutes until golden.
- Serve
- Enjoy fresh out of the oven.
- Tips
- For extra richness, mix mozzarella with a spoon of Baladna Cream Cheese before spreading.
More Fresh Recipes
Frozen Yogurt Bars
Line a small tray with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix Baladna Greek Yoghurt with honey until smooth.Spread the yoghurt mixture evenly onto the prepared tray to about 1 cm thickness.Sprinkle mixed fresh berries, granola, and chopped nuts evenly over the top. Press gently to secure.Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours or until fully set.Remove from the freezer, cut into bars, and serve immediately.TipsBaladna Greek Yoghurt provides a creamy texture that holds well when frozen.Freeze on a flat surface to maintain even thickness.Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the freezer.
Honey Citrus Mint Tea Jelly
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.warm Baladna Peach Ice Tea slightly in a saucepan without boiling. Add honey and stir until dissolved.Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm tea and stir until fully dissolved. Remove from heat.Stir in lemon juice, orange zest, and chopped mint leaves. Pour into serving cups.Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and citrus slices before serving.TipsAvoid boiling the tea to maintain a clear and smooth jelly texture.Baladna Peach Ice Tea adds a gentle fruity sweetness that pairs beautifully with citrus and mint.For cleaner unmolding, lightly grease the molds before pouring the mixture.