Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Labneh 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 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1/2 cup za'atar
- • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for the topping
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil into a soft dough for 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Cover and prove about 1 hour, until doubled.
3
Phase 3
Divide into 10 balls, rest 10 minutes, and flatten each into a round 1 cm thick on an oiled tray.
4
Phase 4
Press fingertips deep into the dough all over.
5
Phase 5
Stir the za'atar into the olive oil and spread a spoonful over each round.
6
Phase 6
Bake at 220C for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden.
7
Phase 7
Serve the warm flatbreads with a thick spread of strained yogurt.