Pan Method Egyptian Layered Bread

Feteer Meshaltet can be enjoyed with both sweet and savory fillings such as cheese, coconut, chocolate, sausages, ground beef and many more

Ingredients for 8 portions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Scoop 4 cups of flour into a mixer. Add the sugar, salt, baking powder and 1 teaspoon of oil. Cover and mix for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 1 cup of warm water cover and mix for additional 4 minutes on medium speed. Uncover the mixer and mix for 3 minutes on high speed. Add ⅓ cup of warm water and mix for 8 minutes on high speed.

  2. 2

    Add 1 teaspoon of oil in a plate and transfer the dough to the plate. Immerse the dough in the oil and cover for 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Pour and spread 2 tablespoon of oil over a tray. Pour a drop of oil on either of your palm and rub together. Divide the dough into 10 balls and place in the tray. Cover for 20-25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix the melted butter, corn starch. Spread 1teaspoon of oil each over a plate and a flat surface.

  5. 5

    Stretch each ball of dough on the flat surface with butter mixture and sprinkle 2 tablespoon of corn starch between each layer. Place each dough over one another to form single dough. Place inside the oily plate and cover for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Shape into a ball and cover with a plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Spread with your hands.

  7. 7

    Place a pan on the cooker, set the heat to medium and place the dough in the pan.

  8. 8

    Reduce the heat and check regularly. Flip over the dough to fry the other side. Set the heat to medium low and flip 5 times, 2 minutes for each side.or until cooked

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