Ingredients for Syrian Olive Pastries
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Olive Oil
- 50ml orange juice
- Green Olives
- Pitted Black Olives
- Cayenne Pepper
- Fresh Oregano
- Egg Yolk
- Milk
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How to Make Syrian Olive Pastries
- **Prepare the Olive Oil Pastry:** In a large bowl, whisk together 300g all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Create a well in the center.
- **Add Wet Ingredients:** Pour 100ml olive oil and 50ml orange juice into the well. Gradually mix until a smooth, satiny dough forms. If needed, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the dough comes together.
- **Rest the Dough:** Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- **Prepare the Olive Filling:** While the dough rests, combine 150g pitted Kalamata olives (roughly chopped), 50g finely chopped fresh parsley, 25g grated Parmesan cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and divide into two equal portions.
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- **Assemble the Pastries:** Divide the rested dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a rectangle measuring approximately 20cm x 24cm.
- **Add Filling and Roll:** Evenly scatter half of the olive mixture over each rectangle. Tightly roll up each rectangle lengthwise to form a log.
- **Egg Wash:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk with 1 tbsp of water to create an egg wash.
- **Bake:** Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Brush each log with the egg wash.
- **Bake:** Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and cooked through.
- **Cool and Slice:** Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool completely on a wire rack.
- **Serve:** Once cool, slice each log into 1cm-thick rounds and serve. Enjoy!
- **Yields:** Approximately 36 pastries
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
2g
Carbs
2g
