Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Sfiha 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 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 400g minced lamb
- • 2 onions, finely diced
- • 2 tomatoes, finely diced
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, salt, warm water, and 3 tbsp of the oil into a soft dough; prove 1 hour until doubled.
2
Phase 2
Mix the lamb, onions, tomatoes, allspice, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl until well combined.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough into 12 balls and roll each into a thin 10 cm round on an oiled surface.
4
Phase 4
Spread a thin layer of the lamb topping over each round, then pinch and crimp the edges upward to form a small open boat.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 230C on a preheated tray for 10-12 minutes until the meat is cooked and the pastry edges are crisp and golden.
6
Phase 6
Brush the hot pies with the remaining olive oil and serve warm with lemon wedges.