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Shami Cheese Pastry (Cheese Manakish) – Soft, Fluffy Arabic Flatbread
A step‑by‑step recipe for the classic Syrian/Shami cheese pastry, using a high‑protein flour dough that’s kneaded, rested, and baked at high heat for a pillowy interior and golden crust. The filling combines tangy white cheese, mozzarella, butter, fresh herbs and a light tomato‑onion sauce. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch.
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Critical Success Points
- • Kneading the dough until elastic (Step 3)
- • First proof until doubled (Step 4)
- • Second proof before baking (Step 9)
- • Baking at very high heat for a short time (Step 11)
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven and baking stone with oven mitts.
- • When whisking eggs, avoid splashing raw egg onto surfaces; wash hands afterward.
- • Use caution when working with hot oil in the skillet for the sauce.
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