Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Koshari 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 whole wheat flour
- • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 1 tbsp wheat bran, for dusting
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flours, yeast, salt, and water into a soft dough for 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.
3
Phase 3
Divide into 8 balls; flatten each into a round 1 1/2 cm thick, pressing the centre thinner so a puffy rim remains.
4
Phase 4
Dust the tops with wheat bran and rest 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 240C for 6-8 minutes until puffed into two layers with golden spots.
6
Phase 6
Split and fill or serve warm alongside the lentil and rice dish.