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ChefBatoul Habhab
How to Make Ramadan Suhoor Mashateeh
A very delicious and very popular pastry, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan. Mashateeh are an important part of the suhoor table, served with labneh and cheeses.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup warm water for kneading
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons yeast
- 1 egg
- Note
- As for the egg in the ingredients, you can use the egg white and separate the yolk to brush the top, or omit it
Method
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- First, mix the liquid ingredients, then add the yeast, salt, and sugar... stir the mixture by hand or with a mixer, then add the flour...
- Knead all the ingredients... As for the flour, add it gradually to make sure how much the dough needs, as you may need less than 4 cups of flour.
- Let the dough rest for 4 to 6 hours so it develops the right texture, then roll it out and shape it as desired.Timers: 360 min
- Brush the tops of the mashateeh with egg yolk, a pinch of salt, a drop of vinegar, a sprinkle of anise, nigella seeds, and sesame or thyme, حسب الرغبة...
- Bake the mashateeh in the oven over medium heat from the bottom, then once it is cooked and browned on the bottom, bake the shatah or mashateeh from the top...
- Serve the mashateeh for suhoor with labneh, cheese, jam, and tea
- You can add cheese, thyme, or any filling on top of the mashteh, or leave it without any filling as desired
Recipe tags
Festive specialsInternationalVegetarianNut free
