feteer
{{short description|An Egyptian pie}}
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| name = Feteer
{{lang|ar|فطير}}
| image = File:Egyptian-feteer.jpg
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| caption = Savory feteer served with a side of mekhalel
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| country = Egypt
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| type = Pie
| served = Savory: Hot
Sweet: Typically cold but may also be served hot
| main_ingredient = Flour, ghee, water and various fillings
| variations = Feteer meshaltet
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Feteer ({{langx|arz|فطير}} {{IPA|ar|fɪˈtˤiːr|}}, literally "pie") is a traditional Egyptian pie known for its flaky, layered texture and variety of fillings. It is distinct from feteer meshaltet, a plain, layered pastry typically served without fillings. Feteer is always filled or topped, and due to its adaptability in ingredients and presentation, it is sometimes referred to as an Egyptian version of pizza.{{cite news |last=Marzouk |first=Sarah |title=A Brief History of Fiteer, Egypt's Pizza-Like Pastry |url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/egypt/articles/a-brief-history-of-fiteer-egypts-pizza-like-pastry/ |access-date=June 26, 2018 |work=The Culture Trip |date=February 12, 2017}}{{cite web |last=Amira |title=Alexandrian Feteer i.e. Pizza Feteer |url=https://amiraspantry.com/alexandrian-feteer-e-pizza-feteer/ |website=Amira's Pantry |access-date=June 26, 2018 |date=November 5, 2014}}
Savory fillings commonly include meats such as ground beef, sausage, Egyptian sogoq or bastirma, as well as shawarma-style seasoned meats. Cheese-based fillings are also popular, often using blends of mozzarella, cheddar, feta, or creamy cheeses such as kiri. Other variations include combinations with vegetables, mushrooms, olives, and peppers.{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2024-08-22/the-feeter-guy-huntington-beach |title=The Feeter Guy brings Egyptian pies to Huntington Beach |date=August 22, 2024 |access-date=March 27, 2025 |work=Los Angeles Times}}
Sweet varieties are typically filled with ingredients such as chocolate spreads, qishta, nuts, bananas, honey, or sweetened condensed milk, and may be dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with syrup.{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/orlandoans-in-the-know-are-going-ga-ga-over-the-dough-shows-egyptian-pies-shawarma-and-kebabs-34109269 |title=Orlandoans in the know are going ga-ga over The Dough Show’s Egyptian pies, shawarma, and kebabs |access-date=March 27, 2025 |work=Orlando Weekly}}
Preparation
Preparation involves stretching dough until extremely thin, then folding it repeatedly, layering it generously with ghee. This creates a delicate, crispy, and flaky texture after baking. Fillings are introduced between the thin layers or placed atop the pastry before baking, depending on the desired outcome.{{cite news | url=https://enterprise.press/stories/2017/05/11/insider-food-discovers-egyptian-feteer/ | title=Insider Food Discovers Egyptian Feteer | date=May 11, 2017 | access-date=March 27, 2025 }}
Abroad
Internationally, Egyptian feteer has become increasingly known, particularly in the United States due to the presence of Egyptian expatriate communities. Some restaurants in New York City and Orlando serve the dish.{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/dining/levant-nyc-restaurant-review.html | title=Levant, a new restaurant in New York, highlights Egyptian feteer | date=December 17, 2024 | access-date=March 27, 2025 }} In California, an establishment offers both traditional Egyptian fillings, such as sodoq, and American-inspired toppings like barbecue chicken or spicy chicken with kiri cheese.
See also
{{Cuisine of Egypt}}