Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Kabsa Flatbread / Pastry
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 3 cups plain flour
- • 1 cup whole wheat flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flours, yeast, salt, oil, and water for 10 minutes into a smooth, soft dough.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 10 balls, coat lightly with oil, and rest 30 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Roll each ball paper-thin into rounds about 40 cm across on a lightly floured surface.
4
Phase 4
Lay each round on a hot saj or convex griddle and cook 30-45 seconds per side until lightly spotted.
5
Phase 5
Stack under a cloth to keep them pliable and serve in place of rice with the spiced dish.