Alexandrian Fiteer with Cheese and Dates
Alexandria — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional Alexandrian sweet, crispy and soft, rich in cheese and dates.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 100g of flour
- 50g of butter
- 150g of melted cheese
- 100g of thin dates
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1/4 cup of cold water
- oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar for decoration
Method
- In a bowl, mix the flour, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the eggs and cold water and mix until you get a homogeneous dough.
- Form small balls of dough and flatten them with your hands or a plate.
- Place a bit of melted cheese on half of each dough disc, add chopped dates, then close with the other disc and press lightly to seal.
- Fry the fiteer in hot oil until they become golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or cold as a dessert.
The story
Fiteer Baladi is a traditional Alexandrian sweet that has drawn inspiration from local customs, adding the special touch of cheese and dates.
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