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Cheese Fatayer Recipe

Cheese Fatayer Recipe
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These Cheese Fatayer are savory Middle Eastern pastries filled with a delicious blend of mozzarella and feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic butter. They are perfect for a snack or to serve as an appetizer.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 tbsp Active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 1 cup All purpose flour (125 grams)
  • 1 1/2 cups All purpose flour (188 grams)
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil

Filling:

  • 3 cups Freshly grated mozzarella
  • 1 1/4 cups Feta
  • Handful Freshly chopped parsley

Garlic Butter:

  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt

Egg Wash:

  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • Handful Freshly grated mozzarella (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your sponge: Mix yeast, sugar, warm water, and 1 cup of flour. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare your dough: Add remaining flour, salt, and olive oil to the sponge. Knead until smooth.
  3. Shape your cheese pies: Divide dough, roll out each ball, add mozzarella to edges, fold into diamond shape.
  4. Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush egg wash and garlic butter on dough, fill with cheese mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving with tea.
  6. Storage: Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Do not add extra flour while kneading the dough.
  • Be generous with the cheese filling.
  • Watch the video for visual guidance on shaping the pies.

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Keywords: Cheese Fatayer, Middle Eastern, Appetizer, Mozzarella, Feta, Garlic Butter

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