Middle Eastern Cheese Fatayer

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups warm milk (or warm water)
• 2 1/2 cups mozzarella
• 1 cup cream cheese (*if using block cream cheese, it needs to be softened before hand.)
• 1 1/4 cups panela cheese (akawi or nabulsi cheese (akawi or nabulsi cheeses might need soaking before hand))
• 1 cup Bulgarian feta (not too salty)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To form the 10 minute dough ---

2. 2

   Start by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt. Then, add warm water or warm milk to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Mix them all together. Cover it, and let it sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   After 10 minutes, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and the oil to the dough. Mix them well.

5. 5

   Knead it for about 5-10 minutes. It will come together really quickly. For more details, check the Ten Minute Multi-Use Dough recipe.

6. 6

   --- To form your Fatayer ---

7. 7

   Mix shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, panela cheese, Bulgarian feta, melted butter, and chopped parsley. Set them aside.

8. 8

   Roll out your desired amount of dough and add the cheese mixture to the middle, and spread it.

9. 9

   Fold the edges to create a boat and place the pies on a parchment-lined tray.

10. 10

    Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash and bake in a preheated oven at 450 for 10-12minutes- or until the edges get golden.