Savory Fekkas Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 277

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often lower in sodium.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, water, and yeast; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined.

Incorporate caraway seeds, sesame seeds, and spices into the dough.

Fold in chopped black olives and parsley until evenly distributed.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Shape the dough into small rounds or sticks.

Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a shiny finish.

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

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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