Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Maqluba 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 bread flour
- • 2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 1 egg, beaten
- • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and oil into a smooth dough; prove 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Roll each of 8 pieces into a 50 cm rope and form into large hand-width rings, sealing the join.
3
Phase 3
Rest on trays for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
4
Phase 4
Brush with the beaten egg and press the tops into the sesame seeds.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 200C for 15-18 minutes until golden; cool on a rack.