Authentic Feteer meshaltet Recipe
This flaky layered pastry can have a multitude of different fillings, both sweet and savory, but it can also be made plain, the flavor coming from the sweet and savory sides served with the pie, such as honey, molasses, tahina, clotted cream ishta, cheese, and powdered sugar. The dough is made with just flour, water, and salt, but can also include sugar and baking powder, depending on the recipe.
Ingredients
4 Servings
2 cups flour
1 cup water, lukewarm
salt, as needed
Preparation
Step 1/9
Mix flour, salt, and water in a large bowl until it comes together, then knead for 15 minutes until it falls off the hands easily.
Step 2/9
Divide the dough into three pieces. Shape them into balls, then place them in a bowl and pour them over with melted ghee.
Step 3/9
Let the dough rest like this for 15 minutes.
Step 4/9
Once 15 minutes have passed, put one ball of dough on a kitchen surface (marble or a stainless steel surface would be ideal), then stretch it out using just your hands until you get a paper-thin sheet of dough. Read More…