Best 2 Sfiha Arab Pizza Recipes

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SFIHA (ARAB PIZZA)



Sfiha (Arab Pizza) image

These delicious, exotic pizzas are traditional in Lebanon and Syria. They make perfect appetizers or entrees.

Provided by Habibi

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h

Yield 9 mini pizzas, 4-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon dry active yeast
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano (optional) or 1 teaspoon anise, seeds. (optional)
2 egg whites
1 -2 onion, finely chopped and drained of juices
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
18 ounces ground lamb or 18 ounces beef
3/4 cup yogurt
3 tablespoons pomegranate concentrate
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts (or chopped walnuts)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)

Steps:

  • Dough:.
  • Dissolve the yeast with the sugar in 1/2 cup of the water, leave in a warm place for 10 minutes, or until it begins to froth.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and stir in the olive oil. Add the yeast mixture and slowly add enough of the remaining water to hold the dough together in a ball.
  • Knead vigorously for about 10 minutes until the dough comes off the sides of the bowl and becomes smooth and elastic. Towards the end of the kneading, add the flavorings, if desired.
  • Pour a small amount (1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil in the bowl and roll the dough in it to grease it over.
  • Leave in a warm area for 1-1/2 - 2 hours. (should be doubled in size).
  • Cut the dough into 9 pieces and roll each out thinly on a flat floured surface. Roll out to 7 inch circles.
  • Place the rounds on oiled baking sheets and brush with egg whites. Cook in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes, turn over and brush the other side with egg whites. cook for another 8 minutes.
  • Let them cool enough to handle.
  • Mix the filling ingredients together and work with your hands into a soft paste. Take even lumps of the mixture and spread thickly over each pastry round.
  • Bake in the oven at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1003.7, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 713.9, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 36.9

MEDITERRANEAN MEAT PIES (SFEEHA)



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These savory little meat pies are a takeoff on a recipe from my Lebanese mother-in-law (who is one of the very best cooks I know). She makes the dough from scratch, but I use puff pastry instead to save time. Great for an appetizer or as a side dish!

Provided by LauraG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Lebanese

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground lamb
1 white onion, finely chopped
¾ cup pine nuts
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
2 (17.3 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and ground lamb, chopped onion, pine nuts, cinnamon, and salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Stir in the lemon juice; taste and adjust the seasonings, and let the meat mixture cool.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the thawed pastry sheets to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a sharp 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out at least 9 rounds per sheet. Lightly brush the inside edges with a little water, and place about 2 teaspoons of filling into the middle of each round. Fold the pastry round in half to cover the filling and seal the edges well. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough circles.
  • Brush each pie with a little egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 161.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

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