Lebanese Mankoushe

Preheat your oven to 450 F.

1. In a bowl, mix all of the topping ingredients: thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, olive oil and salt. If needed, add some water to get a medium fluid mixture. Set aside.
2. To prepare the dough, mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl. In a small bowl dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup warm water. Add this into the flour mixture. Add the vegetable oil and mix again. While kneading, gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups water until you get a well combined dough.
3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and leave it to rest in a warm place for at least 1 hour.
4. After the dough has risen, knead it again, with some flour on your hands.
5. Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll each part on a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin.
6. Cut the dough into 10 cm diameter circles using a circular pastry cutter.
7. Top each circle with 1 tablespoon of the thyme mixture (or more if you like).
8. Slightly grease 2 oven trays with olive oil and place the manakeesh on them.
9. Bake for around 5-10 minutes or until the bottom of the dough turns lightly brown.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.