I use a fantastic sticky dough recipe, rolled out and cut in circles. Can't get enough of your local Lebanese restaurant?
I am guessing most of you have an idea about these Lebanese meat pies which we call in Lebanon sfeeha. Sfeeha are usually cooked in communal Lebanese ovens known as ‘Furuns’ and i’ve written about my memories of going to the Furun as a child in my recipe for Manakish Dough here. Recipe Card Print Recipe Unlike most of the recipes I have shared with you so far, this is not a dish that I technically grew up eating at home, but, rather one that I would always eat in restaurants in Lebanon during my visits. When the dough has risen, with floured hands knock back the dough and shape into a ball. From Mujadara (rice and lentils) to chicken shawarma, kofta kebabs, BEST hummus, tabouli and more! Cheese rolls are nothing new to the appetizer world, but what distinguishes the Lebanese version is the type of cheese and dough used. Lebanese Recipes. Sfeeha (Lebanese Meat Pies) Are you ready guys to make with me an extra ordinary Lebanese crowd-pleaser? They are served as part of the Lebanese mezze or as a main dish accompanied with plain yogurt, whether eaten alone as a snack or a main, sfeeha always … Leave to rise for another hour Divide into 8 sections or according to the size desired. The dough can be tricky to keep closed during baking, but even the ones that open are, of course, delicious. Fill Lebanese fatayar with spinach, meat, squash, or your own invention. Sfeeha and Manakish dough are very similar and are sometimes used interchangeably. Make our easy, expert Lebanese recipes right at home. You’d think I’ve been taking entrance exams for a job at … These little Lebanese spinach pies--or fatayar--are a beloved Lebanese treat. Divide into 8 sections or according to the size desired.