Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Falafel Flatbread / Pastry
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 4 cups plain flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/2 cups warm water
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 3 tbsp tahini
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and 1 tbsp olive oil into a smooth dough; prove for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 8 balls and roll each into a 15cm round; rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Bake on a preheated tray at 250C for 4-6 minutes until each bread puffs into a pocket and lightly browns.
4
Phase 4
Cut each warm pita in half and open the pocket.
5
Phase 5
Fill each pocket with hot crisp falafel, a drizzle of tahini, and salad.
6
Phase 6
Brush the outside with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.