Arabic cheese fatayer/arabic fatayer recipe/cheese fatayer

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella lowers calories without losing texture.

Activate yeast in warm water with sugar for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

Mix in activated yeast and olive oil until a dough forms.

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

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into circles using a cutter or glass.

In a bowl, mix feta, mozzarella, parsley, and black pepper until well combined.

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

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

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

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

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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