Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Karkadeh 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
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 1/2 cup melted ghee, plus extra for layering and brushing
- • 2 tbsp honey, for serving
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, salt, and water for 10 minutes into a very soft, elastic dough.
2
Phase 2
Cover with a damp cloth and rest 30 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Divide into 4 balls, brush with ghee, and rest 15 minutes more.
4
Phase 4
Stretch or roll each ball paper-thin into a large rectangle and brush generously with ghee.
5
Phase 5
Stack the sheets, fold the sides inward several times to create many flaky layers, and flatten gently.
6
Phase 6
Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes until puffed, crisp, and golden.
7
Phase 7
Brush with ghee, drizzle with honey, and serve torn into layers.