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Sfiha Recipe

These mini "Arab Pizzas" are perfect for parties and gatherings!
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Pizza, Sfiha
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
PROOFING TIME: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 Sfihas
Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3 cups Flour
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • ¾ tsp Instant Yeast
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • cups Water

For the Cheese Topping

  • 8 oz Akawi Cheese or white cheese
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Mint

Instructions

  • Place flour in a large bowl. Add salt and yeast. Stir with whisk until well mixed.
  • Create a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour in olive oil and water.
  • Pulling flour in from the outside with your hand as you mix it into dough.
  • Once you have your dough cover the bowl and set aside in a warm place. Allow dough to rise to at least twice its size.
  • Punch down dough. Cut dough into equal size pieces, and roll them into balls. Set aside while you make the topping.
  • Crumble the cheese into a bowl. Add the olive oil, and dried mint. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. 
  • Roll out the dough balls into flat round disc shapes.
  • Spoon a measure of topping onto dough. Press the topping into the dough with your fingers or spatula. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 392ºF (200ºC) for 20 minutes or until brown.

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Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg