Hummus Flatbread / Pastry
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries

Hummus Flatbread / Pastry

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 4 cups bread flour
  • • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 1/3 cups warm water
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil into a smooth, slightly tacky dough for 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.

3
Phase 3

Cut into 8 equal pieces and shape into balls; rest 15 minutes under a towel.

4
Phase 4

Roll each ball into a 15 cm round, about 6 mm thick.

5
Phase 5

Bake on a preheated overturned tray or stone at 250C for 2-3 minutes until puffed and lightly spotted.

6
Phase 6

Wrap the hot breads in a clean towel to keep them soft and serve with hummus.