Hawawshi

Name: Hawawshi
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (about 375 grams); 1 egg, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons softened butter; Pinch salt; 1 packet instant yeast or 1 tablespoon; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup water (about 240 ml); Basil or oregano (optional, add with the flour); 1 beaten egg, for brushing the top; 3 tablespoons nigella seeds; Sliced mixed cheese, cooked ground beef, or fresh chopped vegetables

Aya Wahdan @cook_5781356

مصر، الغردقة

You can use this dough for pizza, hawawshi, or just plain bread.

Aya Wahdan @cook_5781356

مصر، الغردقة

You can use this dough for pizza, hawawshi, or just plain bread.

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Ingredients

30 minutes

4 servings

3 cupsall-purpose flour (about 375 grams)
1egg, at room temperature
3 tablespoonssoftened butter
Pinchsalt
1 packetinstant yeast or 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoonsugar
1 cupwater (about 240 ml)
Basil or oregano (optional, add with the flour)
1beaten egg, for brushing the top
3 tablespoonsnigella seeds
Filling
Sliced mixed cheese, cooked ground beef, or fresh chopped vegetables

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Steps

30 minutes

1

Combine the flour with basil or oregano (if using), salt, and sugar in a bowl. Stir, then add the yeast.
2

Add the egg, then the softened butter.
3

Gradually add the water, mixing until you get a soft dough.
4

Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
5

Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle, place the filling on one half, then fold the dough over to close.
6

Place the filled dough on a nonstick baking sheet, or sprinkle a little semolina underneath to prevent sticking.
7

Brush the tops with beaten egg, sprinkle with nigella seeds, and bake at 350°F (180°C). After baking, broil for 5 minutes until golden.