Description
These Cheese Fatayer are the ultimate Middle Eastern cheese bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time you’re craving cheesy goodness! Soft, buttery dough is filled with a blend of mozzarella, feta, and spices, creating a savory delight that’s crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Make the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, instant yeast, lukewarm water, sugar, olive oil, and yogurt. Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a hook attachment, or by hand, for 2-3 minutes until soft and elastic. If too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Cover and let rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size. - Prepare the Cheese Filling:
In a bowl, combine the mozzarella, feta, parsley, egg, onion powder, dried mint, Aleppo pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and nigella seeds. Stir until well mixed and set aside. - Assemble the Fatayer:
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). After the dough rises, punch it down and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a ball and then shape into a thin oval. Place a generous spoonful of cheese filling in the center of each oval. Fold over the sides of the dough and pinch the edges together to form a boat-like shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the edges with milk or heavy cream. - Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. - Serve:
Serve warm with a cup of tea or coffee for a perfect snack or breakfast.
Notes
- Filling Variations: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like ricotta, cheddar, or halloumi.
- Storage: These fatayer can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Freezing: Assemble the fatayer, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a ziplock bag for up to a month. Bake straight from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35mg