How to make Feteer Meshaltet – Egyptian food
Feteer Meshaltet is delicious Egyptian food characterized by multiple layers of dough with loads of butter and ghee sandwiched between the dough. It is one of the most famous pastries in Egypt and the Middle East. The best thing about Feteer is that it requires simple ingredients. So, you can easily make Feteer Meshaltet at home. Read on!
Ingredients
- Four cups of all-purpose flour
- One or two cups of tap water
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- One cup of unsalted butter
- ¼ cup of ghee or oil
Instructions
- Combine the flour and salt
- Add one cup of water and knead the flour
- Set aside the dough for ten minutes
- Make six to eight balls
- Heat ghee or butter and pout it into a bowl
- Apply the warm butter to the dough balls
- Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes
- Preheat your oven to 550 degrees Fahrenheit
- Fold the dough and add the butter mixture in between it
- Set aside the ball and make the next one
- Place the ball on a 10-inch pie or baking dish
- Make sure it is side down
- Use butter to top the balls
- Place the balls in the oven for 10-15 minutes
- Once the Feteer starts to puff, turn it upside down
- Add a small amount of butter on top and cover for a few minutes
- The purpose is to avoid it from getting dry
- Serve your family or friends and enjoy
