Middle East Manakeesh (Spice Tart) with Za'Tar

Directions

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   FOR THE SPICE TART: In a small bowl, dissolve the honey in the warm water.
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   Sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir until it dissolves.
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   Let the yeast mixture stand for 5 minutes, until a layer of foam forms on the surface.
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   In a large bowl, combine the flour and the salt.
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   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the olive oil and the yeast mixture.
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   Stir the flour into the wet ingredients, until all the flour is incorporated.
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   If its too dry, add more water.
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   On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 15 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
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   Shape the dough into a ball and put in in a well-oiled bowl.
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    Cover with a moist towel and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours).
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    ONE HOUR before baking the pizzas, start preheating the oven with pizza stones inside at 500 degrees F. Roll out 6 equal circles of dough.
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    FOR THE ZA'TAR: Combine all ingredients together and store in a jar to use as needed.
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    Makes about 2 2/3 cups.
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    Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, mix za'tar mix with the olive oil and lemon juice.
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    Pour the za'tar mixture equally on the dough circles and smooth it over the dough surface.
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    Place on pizza stones and bake until dough is done (8-10 minutes).
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    Eat warm.