Lebanese Cheese Manakish

Ingredients:
3 cups- All-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tsp. Dry yeast
½ tsp. Sugar
2 tbsp. Olive oil, plus more for greasing
Cheese (Akawe, Akawi), as needed, grated
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup- Lukewarm water as needed

Method:
1. Combine the water, sugar, yeast, and let it stand for about 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Meanwhile, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add the olive oil and work it in with your fingers.  Make a well in the center, add the yeast and water mixture, and stir to form a soft dough.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
5. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degree C.
6. Knead the dough briefly and divide it into 8 balls. Place the balls on a lightly oiled baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let stand for about 15 minutes.
7. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball of dough and roll it into a circle.
Press each circle with your fingertips to make little indentations for the topping to rest in.
8. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of grated cheese over each round, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
9. Bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
10. Serve warm right away or else cool on racks.

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