Akkawi cheese manakish
If you are using akkawi baladi cheese, grate it in a bowl and set aside.
If you are using Akkawi chikkie cheese, then grate the cheese and soak it in a bowl of water for half an hour before. Drain in a sieve then squeeze out the extra moisture with your hands and set aside
If you are using a stand mixer, knead the dough for approximately 8 minutes
Preheat the oven on your highest setting and make sure it is well heated before putting in the manakish
Divide the dough into 8 manakish balls, dust lightly with flour and cover with a teacloth
Roll out a dough ball between 3-5mm thick, dusting with extra flour to avoid sticking
Brush on a little vegetable or mild olive oil, and add a fair amount of cheese spreading it with your hands and leaving a small margin.
Bake until the cheese bubbles and the manakish start to brown on the outside, turning if necessary to get an even bake.