Jareesh Flatbread / Pastry
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries

Jareesh Flatbread / Pastry

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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 plain flour
  • • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 1/4 cups warm milk
  • • 3 tbsp melted ghee, plus extra for brushing

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, milk, and melted ghee into a soft dough for 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.

3
Phase 3

Divide into 6 balls and flatten each into a round about 1 cm thick; dock all over with your fingertips.

4
Phase 4

Bake at 250C for 8-10 minutes until puffed with golden spots.

5
Phase 5

Brush generously with ghee and serve hot, torn to accompany the wheat porridge.