Follow these steps for perfect results
manoushi bread dough
extra virgin olive oil
long red chilies
seeded and roughly chopped
spring onions
finely diced
leeks
white parts only, finely diced
lemon juice
juiced
black cumin seeds
fresh ground black pepper
flaked sea salt
to taste
fresh goat's cheese
crumbled
Prepare the manoushi bread dough and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add chopped red chilies, diced spring onions, and diced leeks to the heated oil.
Cook gently for 12-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in black cumin seeds, black pepper, and salt.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
Preheat oven to its highest temperature and place a baking stone inside to heat.
Deflate the risen dough on a floured surface.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a thin circle, approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter.
Place each dough circle on the preheated baking stone.
Bake for 1-2 minutes, or until the bread starts to blister and slightly color.
Wrap each baked bread in a clean tea towel to keep warm while baking the remaining breads.
Smear each warm bread with a generous spoonful of the prepared chili mixture.
Roll up each bread and arrange them in a baking tray.
Warm the rolled breads briefly in the oven before serving.
Garnish with crumbled goat's cheese (optional) before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
For a spicier kick, use hotter chilies.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your liking.
Serve with a side of hummus or labneh.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The chili mixture can be made ahead of time.
Serve the rolled breads on a platter, garnished with fresh herbs and a dollop of goat's cheese.
Serve warm as a snack or light meal.
Serve with a side of yogurt or hummus.
Complements the spice and acidity.
Refreshing and aromatic.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular street food and home-cooked bread in Syria and the Levant region.
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