Egyptian Hawawshi

Authorbaidoone
RatingDifficultyBeginner

Hawawshi is a traditional Egyptian dish. It is mainly made of dough or pita bread and stuffed with meat. Spicy spices can be applied to increase the sharp taste that characterizes this meal.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
For the Dough
 1.10 lbs (500 grams) flour
 2 tsp instant yeast
 2 tsp sugar
 1 tsp salt
 3 tbsp milk
 1 tsp baking powder
 1 tbsp vinegar
 2 tbsp oil
 Warm water to knead
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 ¼ tsp nutmeg
 1 tsp paprika
For the Filling
 1.10 lbs (500 grams) minced meat
 2 onions, chopped
 1 capsicum, minced
 1 Green hot chili pepper, minced
 Salt and black pepper to taste
For Brushing the Dough
 2 scrambled eggs
  cup milk
To Make the Dough
1

In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients of the dough and stir well. Then add vinegar, water and oil and knead by hand until you get a soft paste.

2

Cover the dough and place in a warm place to ferment for half an hour.

3

Cut the dough in the form of a ball and leave it for 5 minutes to rest.

To Make the Filling
4

Mix the filling ingredients and spread each ball of dough with a rolling pin, then place a portion of the filling with a spoon and fold the dough well.

5

Mix the eggs and the milk. Lightly, brush each one with the mixture and then place them in a greased baking pan.

6

Bake in a pre-heated oven at (375 F) 180 ° C for 20 minutes until golden brown.

7

Serve with yogurt, pickles and lemon wedges.

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Ingredients

For the Dough
 1.10 lbs (500 grams) flour
 2 tsp instant yeast
 2 tsp sugar
 1 tsp salt
 3 tbsp milk
 1 tsp baking powder
 1 tbsp vinegar
 2 tbsp oil
 Warm water to knead
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 ¼ tsp nutmeg
 1 tsp paprika
For the Filling
 1.10 lbs (500 grams) minced meat
 2 onions, chopped
 1 capsicum, minced
 1 Green hot chili pepper, minced
 Salt and black pepper to taste
For Brushing the Dough
 2 scrambled eggs
  cup milk

Directions

To Make the Dough
1

In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients of the dough and stir well. Then add vinegar, water and oil and knead by hand until you get a soft paste.

2

Cover the dough and place in a warm place to ferment for half an hour.

3

Cut the dough in the form of a ball and leave it for 5 minutes to rest.

To Make the Filling
4

Mix the filling ingredients and spread each ball of dough with a rolling pin, then place a portion of the filling with a spoon and fold the dough well.

5

Mix the eggs and the milk. Lightly, brush each one with the mixture and then place them in a greased baking pan.

6

Bake in a pre-heated oven at (375 F) 180 ° C for 20 minutes until golden brown.

7

Serve with yogurt, pickles and lemon wedges.

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