Syrian Spicy Flatbread Rolls
Experience the rich culinary history of the Syrian mountains with these flavorful flatbread rolls. Known for their delicate texture and unique flavor, this mountain bread recipe combines the traditional Manoushi dough with a spicy filling of sautéed chilies, spring onions, leeks, and a tangy lemon dressing. Optional crumbled goat's cheese adds a creamy bite, making this dish perfect as an appetizer or a light meal. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of homemade bread, ideal for sharing and savoring among friends and family!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Manoushi bread dough
As per Recipe #488968 (Prepare according to instruction.)
Extra virgin olive oil
100 ml (For sautéing.)
Long red chilies
12 (Seeded and roughly chopped.)
Spring onions (scallions)
4 (Finely diced.)
Leeks (white parts only)
2 (Finely diced.)
Lemon
1 liter (Juiced.)
Black cumin seeds
1 teaspoon (For seasoning.)
Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (For seasoning.)
Flaked sea salt
To taste (For seasoning.)
Fresh goat's cheese
40 g (Crumbled (optional).)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the Manoushi dough according to Recipe #488968 and allow it to rise in a warm, draft-free place for 2 hours.
2
In a small saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the seeded and roughly chopped red chilies, diced spring onions, and leeks. Pour in the freshly juiced lemon, reduce the heat, and cook gently for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender.
3
Once cooked, season the mixture with black cumin seeds, fresh ground black pepper, and flaked sea salt. Stir well to combine and set aside to cool.
4
Preheat your oven to its highest setting. After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air and turn it out onto a floured surface.
5
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Lightly flour each piece and roll them out as thinly as possible into rough circles approximately 18 cm (7 in) in diameter.
6
Place each rolled-out piece onto a preheated baking stone and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they begin to blister and color slightly. The baking time may vary depending on the size of your stone and how many breads you can fit at once.
7
Once baked, stack the flatbreads and cover them with a clean tea towel to keep warm while you finish the remaining breads.
8
When all the breads are ready, take each one and spread a dollop of the chili mixture across the surface. Roll them up tightly and arrange them in a baking tray.
9
If using, sprinkle crumbled goat's cheese on top before serving. Briefly warm the filled rolls in the oven to serve, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Syrian Spicy Flatbread Rolls?
They are a flavorful mountain bread dish from Syria featuring Manoushi dough filled with a spicy sautéed mixture of chilies, spring onions, and leeks.
What type of dough is used for this recipe?
The recipe uses Manoushi bread dough, prepared according to Recipe #488968.
How long should the dough rise?
The Manoushi dough should rise in a warm, draft-free place for approximately 2 hours.
What vegetables are included in the filling?
The filling consists of long red chilies, spring onions, and the white parts of leeks.
How should the red chilies be prepared?
The 12 long red chilies should be seeded and roughly chopped before cooking.
What oil is best for sautéing the filling?
Extra virgin olive oil is used to sauté the vegetables for the filling.
How long do the vegetables need to cook?
The vegetables should be cooked gently for 12-15 minutes until they are tender.
What seasonings are used in the spicy mixture?
The mixture is seasoned with black cumin seeds, fresh ground black pepper, and flaked sea salt.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to its highest possible setting.
How many portions should the dough be divided into?
The dough should be divided into 12 equal portions.
How thin should the dough circles be rolled?
The dough should be rolled out as thinly as possible into circles approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter.
How long do the flatbreads take to bake?
Each flatbread takes about 1-2 minutes to cook on a preheated baking stone.
How do I know when the flatbread is finished baking?
The bread is ready when it begins to blister and shows a slight color.
Why should I cover the baked breads with a tea towel?
Covering them with a clean tea towel keeps the flatbreads warm and soft while you finish baking the rest.
How do I assemble the rolls?
Spread a dollop of the chili mixture across the surface of a flatbread and roll it up tightly.
Is there an optional cheese for this recipe?
Yes, you can sprinkle crumbled fresh goat's cheese on top of the rolls before serving.
What is the final step before serving?
Briefly warm the filled rolls in the oven to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this recipe is vegetarian as it contains only dough, vegetables, oil, and optional cheese.
What gives the rolls their tanginess?
The addition of lemon juice to the vegetable mixture during the cooking process provides a tangy flavor.
What kind of salt is recommended?
The recipe calls for flaked sea salt to taste.
Can I use any part of the leeks?
The recipe specifies using only the white parts of the 2 leeks.
What specific cumin is used?
Black cumin seeds are used for seasoning the filling.
How many spring onions are needed?
The recipe requires 4 finely diced spring onions (scallions).
What is the culinary origin of this dish?
This dish originates from the culinary history of the Syrian mountains.
What is the texture of the bread?
The bread is known for its delicate texture and its ability to be rolled tightly.
How much goat's cheese is suggested?
About 40 grams of crumbled fresh goat's cheese is suggested as an optional topping.
How much lemon juice is used?
The recipe calls for 1 liter of lemon juice, which is added to the saucepan with the vegetables.
Can these be served as an appetizer?
Yes, they are perfect as an appetizer or as part of a light meal.
How should the rolls be arranged for warming?
The rolled flatbreads should be arranged together in a baking tray.
What is the primary flavor profile?
The profile is spicy and tangy, balanced by the warmth of homemade bread and optional creamy cheese.