Feteer Meshaltet
Middle Eastern

Feteer Meshaltet

A flaky, multilayered pastry enriched with ghee and butter.

Hard2 hours

Where it comes from

This traditional Egyptian pastry originates from rural areas where wheat fields abound, often served as a breakfast item or festive treat.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Mix wheat flour, salt, and water to form a dough.

  2. 2

    Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough into balls and let it rest.

  4. 4

    Roll out each ball, generously brushing with ghee and butter.

  5. 5

    Fold and layer the dough multiple times to create layers.

  6. 6

    Bake until golden and flaky.

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