Safiha (Baalbek-Style Sfiha)

Baalbek-style safiha (sfiha) is one of the most delicious pastries and it has its secrets! Click the links to learn all the tips for making authentic Baalbek safiha.

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4 cups flour1 cup lukewarm water1/2 teaspoon instant yeast1 egg1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons yogurt

Meat filling

1/2 kilo ground meat1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped2 teaspoons labneh or yogurt1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon paprika or ground red pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons salt

Safiha (Baalbek-style) recipe from a friend and cook on the Sho Tabkheen Today website

Umm Taha Al-HamawiClick on Umm Taha's name to visit her page on our site and enjoy her wonderful recipesFor Umm Taha's almond dessert recipe click this link: Almond Halawa or Almond Croissant

More of Umm Taha's recipes, here is the Oreo milkshake preparation

To make Umm Taha's chocolate syrup here is the link: Chocolate syrup or liquid chocolate for dippingRecipe#

Step 1

In a bowl, place the flour and salt and stir them lightly

Cooking notes

Almond halawa or almond croissant
Oreo milkshake
Chocolate syrup or liquid chocolate for dipping