Beirut Tahini Swirls Sukkar Bi Tahin
These tahini swirls, called sukkar bi tahin in arabic, are flattened flaky rounds flavored with tahini and sugar, not too sweet, not too strong tasting. serve them warm or at room temperature-they’re just right either way. makes 6 golden brown, flaky textured coiled rounds, about 6 inches wide, filled with sesame paste and sugar.
Steps
In a medium bowl , dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
Stir in one cup of the flour , then add the sugar and oil.
Stir.
Incorporate a second cup of flour , then turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead for 5 minutes , or until smooth.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 to 3 hours , until doubled in volume.
Meanwhile , place a baking stone or unglazed quarry tiles , if you have them , on the middle oven rack and preheat the oven to 375f.
Mix together the tahini and sugar and stir until smooth.
Set aside.
Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces.
Work with 3 at a time , keeping the others covered.
Flatten each out on a lightly floured surface , then roll each out to a rectangle about 5 inches by 10 inches.
Spread the top surface with 2 1 / 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture , spreading it almost to the edges.
Roll up the rectangle from a long side into a cylinder , which will stretch as you roll to about 20 inches long.
Anchor one end and.
Ingredients
active dry yeast, water, all-purpose flour, sugar, olive oil, tahini