Description
Golden, triangular Middle Eastern pastries filled with a gooey blend of feta and mozzarella, brightened with fresh parsley. Crispy on the outside, soft and melty inside, perfect for breakfast, mezze, or a snack.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups
- Warm Milk: 1 cup
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup
- Feta Cheese, crumbled: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese, shredded: 1 cup
- Parsley, chopped: 2 tablespoons
- Egg, beaten (for egg wash): 1
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, then cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: While the dough rises, combine crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and chopped parsley in a bowl for the filling.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into circles, place a portion of filling in the center of each circle, fold into triangular shapes, and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
- Cook to Perfection: Place assembled pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a rack for a few minutes to set the filling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter and serve warm, optionally with labneh, yogurt sauce, or fresh salad.
Notes
- Let the dough rise fully for a light and fluffy texture.
- Mix cheeses (feta with mozzarella) for balance between salty and melty.
- Chill filling briefly if needed to make sealing easier.
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking during baking.
- Brush with egg wash for a glossy, golden crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg