Kebab Halabi Flatbread / Pastry
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries

Kebab Halabi Flatbread / Pastry

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 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 salt
  • • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • • 1 cup warm water
  • • 400g minced beef
  • • 1 onion, grated
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp ground allspice

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, yeast, salt, oil, and water into a soft dough for 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.

3
Phase 3

Mix the beef, grated onion, tomato paste, allspice, and 3/4 tsp salt into a smooth paste.

4
Phase 4

Roll walnut-sized balls of dough into 8 cm circles and pinch the edges upward to form little square boats.

5
Phase 5

Spoon the meat filling into each boat, spreading it flat.

6
Phase 6

Bake at 220C for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden.

7
Phase 7

Serve the open meat pies warm.