Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Tabbouleh 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 tbsp sugar
- • 1 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 4 tbsp dried za'atar
- • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for brushing
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm water, and olive oil into a soft dough; prove 1 hour until doubled.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 8 pieces and roll each into a long rope about 40 cm; join the ends and roll to overlap into a ring.
3
Phase 3
Rest the rings on lined trays for 20 minutes until puffy.
4
Phase 4
Brush each ring with vegetable oil and press the za'atar thickly over the top.
5
Phase 5
Dip the topped side into the sesame seeds to coat.
6
Phase 6
Bake at 200C for 12-15 minutes until golden, and serve the ka'ak warm or at room temperature.