Make Turkey Feteer, A Savory Egyptian Pastry

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is free.

In a stand mixer, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.

Slowly add 2 cups of water while mixing on low speed.

Increase speed to knead the dough until developed.

Divide the dough into four balls and let it rest for at least one hour, preferably overnight, wrapped in plastic with olive oil on top and bottom.

In a pan, heat olive oil and add 1 medium onion and 4 cloves of garlic, cooking for 5-6 minutes with a pinch of salt.

Add 1.5 pounds of ground turkey and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add paprika, chili flakes, and fennel seed or aniseed.

Stir in 1.5 cups of chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until the liquid evaporates.

Remove from heat and swirl in cold butter to emulsify.

Let the meat mixture cool completely before using.

Stretch the rested dough into a thin layer, adding olive oil to the surface.

Spread the cooled meat mixture over the dough, then fold and seal it in a pinwheel shape.

Sear the folded feteer in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear for another 30 seconds.

Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

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