Description
Cheese Herb Fatayer Bites are delightful savory pastries filled with a cheesy herb mixture, perfect as appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water, more as needed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water with sugar and instant yeast, allowing the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture, stirring until a rough dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for 30 minutes until doubled in volume.
- In a separate bowl, combine crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, chopped mint, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-inch diameter circle.
- Place 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Lift and fold edges of each circle to create a triangle shape, pinching seams tightly to seal in the filling.
- Arrange the fatayer on the prepared baking sheet. Mix beaten egg with water and brush tops evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- You can use any combination of herbs you like for the filling.
- These bites can be frozen before baking; just bake them straight from the freezer for a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg