Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Imam Bayildi 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 1/3 cups warm water
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp milk, for glaze
- • 1 tbsp nigella seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil for 10 minutes into a supple dough.
2
Phase 2
Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.
3
Phase 3
Divide into 4 pieces, shape into rounds, rest 15 minutes, then flatten into ovals about 1 1/2 cm thick.
4
Phase 4
Press deep dimples across the surface with fingertips, brush with the egg glaze, and scatter nigella seeds.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 230C for 12-15 minutes until golden and springy.
6
Phase 6
Cool slightly and serve warm, ideal for scooping olive-oil vegetable dishes.