Egyptian · bread
Feteer Meshaltet
Feteer Meshaltet reads richness 8.4, nutty 4.8 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian bread, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 9.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 8.4 · Nutty 4.8 · Salinity 3.6 · Sweetness 1.3 · Umami 0.9 · Earthy 0.5
What's in it (4)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup ghee, melted (generous amount)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 323.5 kcal, 5.5 g protein, 16 g fat, 39.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Make a simple unleavened dough with flour, salt, and water and rest covered for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough very thin, spread generously with melted ghee, fold, and repeat the stretching and layering process several times to build flaky layers.
- Place on a baking sheet, spread the top with more ghee, and bake in a hot oven until puffed and golden.
- Serve sweet with honey and cream or savory with cheese and eggs.
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- Spaetzle — German
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- Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli (Roz bil Shariya) — Egyptian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.