Description
Cheese Fatayer are delicious pastry pockets filled with a savory cheese mixture, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix the warm water, olive oil, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
- Place a generous tablespoon of the cheese filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a triangle shape, pinching the edges to seal tightly.
- Place the fatayer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier filling, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- You can substitute the feta cheese with ricotta or cottage cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fatayer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg