Cheese Manakish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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4 cups bread flour
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1 cup warm milk
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2 teaspoons instant yeast
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2 teaspoons sugar
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3 tablespoons warm water
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon olive oil, for coating
→ Cheese Topping
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of warm water, sugar and yeast. Set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
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In a large mixing bowl with lid, combine flour, salt, yogurt, warm milk and vegetable oil. Work the mixture with your hands.
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Add the activated yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Knead until soft, elastic dough forms that no longer sticks to your hands.
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Form the dough into a large ball. Coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, spreading evenly.
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Cover the dough with plastic wrap and close with lid. Let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
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Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal small balls. Arrange on a lightly floured surface.
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Cover the dough balls with a towel and allow to rise for another 20 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded mozzarella and queso blanco cheese. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Flatten each dough ball on the prepared baking sheet into 5-6 inch diameter circles. Press with fingertips to create small indentations for the topping.
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Place about 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each flattened dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
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Bake for 9-10 minutes until the dough is slightly browned on the bottom.
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Serve the cheese manakish warm.
# Notes:
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If dough feels too sticky after mixing, you can sprinkle a tiny bit of flour to adjust consistency.