Olive & Sumak Manakeesh

Method

1. Take yeast in a small bowl, add a little warm water and mix well. Set aside to activate.
2. Take flour in a mixing bowl, add the activated yeast, salt, 2 tbsps olive oil and sufficient water and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest the dough for around 30 minutes.
3. Preheat an oven to 200º C.
4. For the stuffing, take yogurt in a bowl, add olives, parsley, toasted sesame seeds, salt, black pepper powder, thyme and sumac powder and mix. Add cheese and mix.
5. When the dough has fully risen, place it onto a floured surface and knock back. Roll into a disc. Spread the stuffing mixture on it. Brush with remaining olive oil.
6. Keep this on a baking tray, keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dough is crispy and brown.
7. Cut into triangles, arrange on a serving platter and serve warm.

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