Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Barazik Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 3 cups plain flour
- • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 cup warm water
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1/4 cup za'atar
- • 1/3 cup olive oil, for the topping
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, and warm water for 8 minutes, then let rise 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 8 balls and rest 10 minutes under a towel.
3
Phase 3
Flatten each ball on an oiled tray into a 12 cm round and dimple the centre with fingertips.
4
Phase 4
Stir the za'atar into the remaining olive oil and spread generously over each round.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 220C for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.