Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Breads and Pastries
Zurbian 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
- • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- • 1 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups warm water
- • 1/4 cup melted ghee
- • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, salt, and warm water into a very soft dough; rest 1 hour under an oiled cover until relaxed and pillowy.
2
Phase 2
Portion into 8 balls, coat with a little ghee, and rest 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Roll each ball on an oiled surface into a thin round about 25 cm across.
4
Phase 4
Lay each round on a hot tawa over medium-high heat and cook 1-2 minutes per side until it puffs and takes golden blisters.
5
Phase 5
Brush each malooga generously with melted ghee as it comes off the pan.
6
Phase 6
Stack under a towel and serve warm, torn and used to scoop zurbian.