Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Umm Ali Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 500g plain flour
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 250ml warm water
- • 150g ghee, melted
- • 200g akkawi or feta cheese, cubed
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the flour, salt, and warm water into a soft dough and rest 30 minutes under a cloth.
2
Phase 2
Divide into 6 balls and roll each into paper-thin sheets on a lightly oiled surface.
3
Phase 3
Stack the sheets in a buttered pan, brushing each generously with ghee.
4
Phase 4
Scatter the cheese over the layers and fold the edges inward.
5
Phase 5
Brush the top with ghee, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.
6
Phase 6
Cut into squares and serve warm with honey or olives.