Shaibiyat with Ashta

Shaibiyat with ashta is a very delicious dessert, but it takes some time and a lot of precision to prepare. This recipe will guide you step by step to help you succeed every time.

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4 cups all-purpose flourShaibiyat with Ashta: 1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltShaibiyat with Ashta: 1/2 cup corn oilHalf a cup of warm milk.1/2 cup yogurt at room temperature.

Shaibiyat with Ashta — Ingredients: 1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons sugar syrup (qater/shira)CornstarchAshta (qaymeer), Middle Eastern clotted cream.Shaibiyat with Ashta: You may need to use slightly less or slightly more water, depending on how the dough feels.Cover the dough pieces well and let them rest and rise for about 4 hours.Shaibiyat with Ashta: Take each piece individually, roll it out, place a single pistachio or walnut in the center, fold it over to the opposite side, and arrange the pieces on a baking tray greased with ghee. Put the tray in a preheated oven; use only the bottom heating element. When the edges have browned, turn the oven off and then switch on only the top heat until the pastries take on a lovely reddish color.Remove the shaibiyat from the oven, pour the cold syrup over them, and let them sit soaked in the syrup until they cool and have absorbed the syrup well; then lift them out of the syrup and place them on a serving plate.

Step 1

Place the flour, salt, and baking powder in a deep bowl and mix well. Add the oil, milk, and yogurt, then knead well. Then add the syrup and water and continue kneading..