Mandhi Flatbread / Pastry
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries

Mandhi Flatbread / Pastry

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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
  • • 1/3 cup sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 egg
  • • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • • 1 cup warm milk
  • • 1/2 cup honey
  • • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, egg, butter, and milk into a soft dough; prove 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Form 16 small balls and pack them into a greased round pan with small gaps between them.

3
Phase 3

Rest 30 minutes until puffed, then bake at 190C for 20-25 minutes until golden.

4
Phase 4

Warm the honey and brush it thickly over the hot buns; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

5
Phase 5

Pull apart and serve warm.