Hot & Fresh Syrian Pastry - Straight From The Oven

white cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta provides similar flavor with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat increases fiber content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent while being plant-based.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a separate bowl, combine white cheese, chopped parsley, and black pepper.

Divide the risen dough into small balls and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and pinch the edges to seal.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place the fatayer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

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