Syrian Mountain Bread Recipe

Name: Syrian Mountain Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: manoushi bread dough (see intro); 100 ml extra virgin olive oil (3 1/2 fl oz); 12 of a long red chilies, seeded and roughly chopped; 4 spring onions, finely diced (scallions); 2 leeks, white parts only, finely diced; 1 liter lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; flaked sea salt, to taste; 40 g fresh goat's cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 oz,) (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Make the dough and leave it to rise for 2 hours in a warm place.
2
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the chillies, onions, leeks and lemon juice. Cook gently for 12-15 minutes, until everything is tender. Add the spices and salt and stir well. Leave to cool and set aside.
3
Preheat the oven to its highest temperature. Knock the air out of the dough, then tip it out onto a floured work surface. Cut the dough into 12 portions, then lightly flour each one and roll it out as thinly as you can. You are aiming for rough circles, around 18 cm (7 in) in diameter. Cook each round on a baking stone for 1-2 minutes until its starts to blister and color slightly. Actual baking time for the whole batch will depend on how many breads will fit comfortable on your stone at a time as stones come in a wide range of sizes.
4
Wrap the breads in a tea towel to keep warm while you bake the rest.
5
When all the breads are ready, smear each with a dollop of the chilli mixture. Roll them up and pack them into a baking tray. Warm them through briefly before serving with the goat's cheese, if using.

379

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: manoushi bread dough (see intro), 100 ml extra virgin olive oil (3 1/2 fl oz), 12 of a long red chilies, seeded and roughly chopped, 4 spring onions, finely diced (scallions), and more.

Yes, Syrian Mountain Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Syrian Mountain Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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