Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Freekeh Soup 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 salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tbsp cornflour
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, salt, warm water, and 1 tbsp olive oil into a soft, pliable dough; prove for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 10 balls and coat each lightly with cornflour; rest for 20 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Roll each ball on a cornflour-dusted surface into a paper-thin 35cm circle.
4
Phase 4
Cook each markook one at a time on a large hot saj dome or flat griddle, flipping after 30 seconds, until both sides have light golden freckles, about 1-2 minutes total.
5
Phase 5
Stack the breads under a clean towel to stay soft and supple.
6
Phase 6
Fold and serve with freekeh soup for dipping and scooping.