sifted flour (about 250 grams) • semolina (about 160 grams) • sugar • yeast • salt • warm water (about 710 ml), or a little less as needed • Nigella seeds
(about 8 cups) all-purpose flour • salt • clarified butter or ghee (preferably homemade) (about 570 grams) • granulated sugar • ka'ak spice mix (or substitute with a mix of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom) • large cup sesame seeds (about 1/2 cup or 70 grams) • warm water (about 240 ml) for kneading • fresh yeast, about the size of a hazelnut (or substitute with instant yeast)
eggplant, cut into cubes with skin on • potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes • pita breads, cut into cubes and toasted • For the red sauce: • oil • minced garlic • chili paste • vinegar • sugar • salt and pepper • For the white sauce: • small containers plain yogurt •
all-purpose flour (about 375 grams) + 1 teaspoon baking powder + a pinch of salt • softened ghee or unsalted butter, at room temperature • corn oil • to 3/4 cup milk, for kneading • For the filling • White cheese with thyme or mint • date paste • egg yolks + 1 tablespoon milk • sesame seeds or nigella seeds for topping (optional)
bread flour (about 625 grams; bread flour is best for a fluffy, delicious result) • salt • baking powder • butter • corn oil • sugar • warm milk (about 240 ml) • Yeast • egg (for the dough) • egg (for brushing) • Nigella seeds • Filling (Domty cheese with olives is amazing for the filling – or use jam, or chocolate)