Za'atar Pie with Sesame Filling

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 cup warm milk

Filling

  • 3/4 cup za'atar with sesame
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Glaze

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon water or milk

Preparation

  1. In a mixer bowl, place 2 cups flour, yeast, salt, baking powder, and sugar, attach the dough hook and run for a few seconds to mix the ingredients, then add the oil and milk and continue running to form a smooth dough, adding more flour as needed, knead on low speed for 6 minutes, cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

  2. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, shape each into a ball, let them rest for a few minutes, then use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a 9-inch disk.

  3. For the filling, in a plate, place the za'atar with sesame, mix to create a liquid mixture.

  4. Prepare a shallow tray, place one dough circle and spread one-third of the za'atar mixture over it, add a second circle and spread another third, then add the third circle with the remaining za'atar, and finally place the fourth circle.

  5. Using a knife, cut triangles from the center of the dough without reaching the edges.

  6. Take the tip of each triangle and roll the dough into a spiral shape, repeat with the remaining triangles.

  7. Using scissors or a knife, trim the edges of the dough and use the scraps to decorate the center of the pie.

  8. Let the pie rest for a few minutes to rise, then brush it with the glaze mixture.

  9. Preheat the oven to 180°C, place on the middle rack, and bake until golden brown.

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