Hawawshi
A crispy Egyptian-style stuffed bread with spiced ground meat and herbs, baked until golden and perfect for a hearty snack or meal.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, 1 tablespoon oil, and water into a soft dough. Knead 5 minutes, cover, and rest 30 minutes.
Step 2
Finely chop onion and parsley. Combine with ground beef, salt, pepper, and remaining oil.
Step 3
Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll each into a thin circle, about 8 inches wide.
Step 4
Place a quarter of the meat mixture on one half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch edge.
Step 5
Fold dough over filling, press edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
Step 6
Heat a dry skillet over medium. Cook each hawawshi 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
Step 7
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 8
Let cool 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- rolling pin
- skillet
- baking sheet
- fork
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