Feteer Meshaltet

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Mix the flour and salt, then pour in 1 cup of the water and start kneading.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   If the dough is still not coming together or is too dry, gradually add the remaining water until you have a very elastic dough that does not tear when pulled.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

   10 min
4. 4
   Step 4:

   Divide the dough into 6 to 8 balls, depending on the size you want for the feteer.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Warm the butter or oil you are using and pour it into a deep bowl.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Immerse the dough balls in the warm butter mixture.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Let the dough balls rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

   15–20 min
8. 8
   Step 8:

   Preheat the oven to 550°F.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Stretch the first ball with your hands on a clean countertop as thin as possible, until you can see the countertop through the dough.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Fold the dough over itself to form a square, brushing the butter mixture between the folds.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Set aside and begin the next ball.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Stretch the second ball thin, as you did the first ball.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Place the first folded dough in the middle of the second dough, seam side down.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Fold the outer dough over it, brushing with more butter mixture as you fold. Set aside.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Repeat with the third and fourth balls. Place the finished feteer in a 10-inch baking or pie dish, seam side down, and brush the top with more butter.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Repeat with the remaining 4 balls to make a second feteer.

17. 17
    Step 17:

    Lightly press each folded feteer with your hands to spread it in the baking dish.

18. 18
    Step 18:

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. When the feteer starts puffing, turn on the broiler to brown the top.

    10 min
19. 19
    Step 19:

    When done, add a little butter on top and cover so it does not dry out.