Feteer meshaltet
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| Place of origin | Egypt |
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| Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
| Main ingredients | Flour, ghee and water |
| Variations | Feteer |
| Similar dishes | Filo |
Feteer meshaltet (
olives and torshi. Pies made from the same type of dough but prepared with various fillings instead of multiple layers of dough are generally referred to as feteer
, distinguishing them from the plain feteer meshaltet.
Feteer meshaltet is considered a symbol of hospitality in Egypt. It was notably served to U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to Egypt in June 2009.[1] It is traditionally offered to guests and is commonly prepared for holidays, weddings, and other celebrations.[2]
History
Feteer meshaltet dates back to
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Dough balls prepared for making feteer meshaltet -
Stretching and layering the dough -
Trays of feteer meshaltet before baking -
A traditional oven used to bake it -
Freshly baked feteer meshaltet
See also
References
- ^ "صفحة جديدة بين أميركا والعالم الإسلامي". الأنباء. June 5, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Marzouk, Sarah (February 12, 2017). "A Brief History of Fiteer, Egypt's Pizza-Like Pastry". The Culture Trip. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ Abu Farha, Sawsan (February 3, 2015). "Feteer meshaltet "Egyptian layered pastry"". Chef in Disguise. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
External links
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