Chevrette cheese fatayer
Impress your guests with this Arabic inspired pastry recipe. Perfect for an appetizer or a snack
2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
1⁄3 cup olive oil
9 oz Frico Chevrette cheese, shredded
2 oz Frico Edam cheese, shredded
1 large egg
Some fresh oregano
Place the flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the yeast, sugar and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients then add the milk and olive oil.
Mix well until combined then knead for 5 minutes.
Cover and let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Place the cheese and egg in a bowl.
Mix well until combined.
Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces.
Roll out first piece.
Put 1 1/2 teaspoon of the filling in the middle and spread.
Lift one edge and press the ends. Do the same with other edges making a square shape. Repeat the same process with other pieces.
Bake in a preheated oven of 360°F, for about 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with some fresh oregano and serve hot.
