Syrian Puff Pastry Squares with Za'tar and Feta Cheese in the Style of Damascus (12)
1/2 pound puff pastry, rolled out thinner and cut into twelve 2 1/2-inch squares
2 tablespoons za'tar
3 ounces feta cheese
Drizzle:
additional extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat the oven to 375F. Arrange the squares on a baking sheet, sprinkle with a little zaatar, then push some feta cheese down into the center of the pastry. Drizzle with very little olive oil and place in the oven. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove and serve hot. Makes 12 servings AuthorNote: This appetizer is based very loosely on a pastry I had once in Damascus. The za'tar (pronounced ZAA-ter) called for can be bought in Middle Eastern markets or you can mix up your own combining 1/2 cup dried thyme, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons ground sumac, and a little salt. If using frozen puff pastry, defrost according to package instructions.
Source: "Little Foods of the Mediterranean by Clifford Wright, 2003"
1/2 pound puff pastry, rolled out thinner and cut into twelve 2 1/2-inch squares
2 tablespoons za'tar
3 ounces feta cheese
Drizzle:
additional extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat the oven to 375F. Arrange the squares on a baking sheet, sprinkle with a little zaatar, then push some feta cheese down into the center of the pastry. Drizzle with very little olive oil and place in the oven. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove and serve hot. Makes 12 servings AuthorNote: This appetizer is based very loosely on a pastry I had once in Damascus. The za'tar (pronounced ZAA-ter) called for can be bought in Middle Eastern markets or you can mix up your own combining 1/2 cup dried thyme, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons ground sumac, and a little salt. If using frozen puff pastry, defrost according to package instructions.
Source: "Little Foods of the Mediterranean by Clifford Wright, 2003"
