Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Mulukhiyah 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
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups water
- • 250g ghee, softened
- • 1/2 cup honey
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, salt, and water for 10 minutes until very smooth and elastic; rest 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Stretch each of 4 balls paper-thin over an oiled counter, dot with ghee, and fold into a square; rest 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Roll each packet into a 1 cm thick disc.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 250C for 10-15 minutes until puffed and golden.
5
Phase 5
Break apart, drizzle with honey, and serve hot.