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Name: Authentic Mutabbaq Jibneh Wal Zaatar Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 packet (7g) instant yeast; 1 cup warm water (approx. 110°F / 43°C); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon baking powder; *For the Filling:**; 2 cups Akkawi or Nabulsi cheese (or a mix of mozzarella and feta), grated or crumbled; 1/2 cup za'atar (thyme spice blend); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, to balance saltiness if using very salty cheese); *For Frying:**; Vegetable oil for deep frying (about 2-3 inches deep in the pan); *For Garnish (Optional):**; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Mutabbaq Jibneh Wal Zaatar

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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A pastry filled with a mixture of cheese and za'atar (thyme), offering a savory and cheesy snack.

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