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Fatayer bil leben (yogurt pastries)

Small pastries of soft dough filled with creamy labneh and melted butter, baked golden in the oven. They have a melting, lightly tangy texture, served warm as a side or a snack.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt and sugar, then add the lukewarm water and oil. Knead for 6 minutes until you have a soft dough.
  2. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
  3. Mix the labneh with the melted butter, pepper and a little salt.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 small balls and flatten them into 10 cm discs.
  5. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold up the edges and pinch to form a triangle or a turnover.
  6. Brush with beaten egg and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 200 °C for 18 to 20 minutes, until well golden.

Variations and tips

With what you can find. Butter can be replaced with margarine or a spoonful of neutral oil.

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