Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Jibne Mshallaleh 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
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1/3 cup olive oil
- • 1 cup warm water
- • 300g akkawi cheese, grated
- • 1 tbsp nigella seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, oil, and water for 10 minutes into a soft dough.
2
Phase 2
Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.
3
Phase 3
Rinse the grated akkawi in cold water to desalt it and squeeze dry.
4
Phase 4
Roll walnut-sized balls into 10 cm circles, place a spoonful of cheese in the centre, and fold into triangles pinching the corners tightly shut.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 190C for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm, filled with soft molten white cheese.