Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Shakshuka 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 tsp sugar
- • 2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/2 cups warm water
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and olive oil for 10 minutes into a smooth, elastic dough; prove 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Cut into 8 balls, shape tightly, and rest under a towel for 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Flatten each ball and roll to 6 mm thickness; rest the rounds 10 minutes until slightly puffed.
4
Phase 4
Slide onto a preheated baking stone or hot upturned tray at 250C and bake 2-3 minutes until they balloon and lightly spot.
5
Phase 5
Wrap the pitas immediately in a towel so they stay soft and pocketed inside.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm, torn for scooping up shakshuka.