Dairy-Free Egyptian Feteer Meshaltet (Flaky Pastry)

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 3/4 cups Water
• 1 cup Dairy-Free Shortening
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a smooth dough forms.
2. 2Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic.
3. 3Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
4. 4Lightly grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Place the dough balls on the sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5Melt the dairy-free shortening and vegetable oil together in a small saucepan.
6. 6On a lightly oiled surface, roll out one dough ball into a very thin circle.
7. 7Brush the circle generously with the melted dairy-free shortening mixture.
8. 8Fold the circle in half, then in half again, creating a quarter circle. Brush with more shortening mixture.
9. 9Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Place each folded dough piece on top of the previous one, brushing with shortening mixture in between.
10. 10After stacking all the dough pieces, gently flatten the stack into a large circle.
11. 11Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
12. 12Place the flattened pastry on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
13. 13Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving.

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