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Alexandrian Hawawshi
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Egypt Authentic home cooking from Egypt, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Egypt as حواوشي إسكندراني
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Alexandrian Hawawshi

Maha Elmerghany
Maha Elmerghany @MahaElmerghany

Alexandrian Hawawshi

Maha Elmerghany
Maha Elmerghany @MahaElmerghany
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Ingredients

60 minutes
4 servings
  • Dough Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoonyeast
  • 2 tablespoonssugar
  • 1 1/2 cupswarm milk (about 355 ml)
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 4 tablespoonsplain yogurt
  • 4 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour (about 565 grams)
  • 1/2 cupoil (about 120 ml)
  • Meat Filling Ingredients
  • 1 poundground beef with some fat (about 450 grams)
  • 3medium onions
  • 2hot peppers
  • 1 tablespoonchopped red pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoonHawawshi spice blend
  • 1tomato, chopped
  • 1yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • Sliced olives
  • 2 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese (about 200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoonsghee or clarified butter
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60 minutes
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, add the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir well and let the yeast activate for 10 minutes.

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  2. 2

    Once the yeast is activated, add the salt, then the baking powder and yogurt.

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  3. 3

    Mix everything together well.

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  4. 4

    Add the flour in three parts, mixing after each addition.

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  5. 5

    Add more flour and mix again.

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  6. 6

    Add the last portion of flour.

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  7. 7

    Add the oil last. Add it gradually, mixing each time until the dough absorbs it before adding more.

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  8. 8

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  9. 9

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  10. 10

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  11. 11

    Knead the dough until it becomes soft and slightly sticky. Let it rise for 30 minutes.

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  12. 12

    In a food processor, blend the onions, hot peppers, red pepper, and spices. Add this mixture to the ground beef and mix well. The filling is now ready.

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  13. 13

    On an oiled surface, divide the dough into balls (you should get about 8 medium pieces). Flatten each ball and place the meat filling in the center.

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  14. 14

    Add mozzarella cheese. You can also add grated beef fat if you like for extra flavor, or any other toppings you prefer.

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  15. 15

    Fold the sides over and press the edges to seal. Brush the tops with ghee or clarified butter. You can sprinkle black seeds, cheese, vegetables, or leave them plain.

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  16. 16

    Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven. Start by broiling the tops for 2–3 minutes, then turn off the broiler and bake at 350°F (180°C) on the middle rack for 10–15 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown. Serve hot.

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  17. 17

    It tastes amazing—definitely give it a try!

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Published in the US on August 11, 2025 14:01

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Onion Mozz Yogurt Bell Pepper Pepper Butter Meat Tomato Cheese Ground Beef

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