Egyptian Layered Pie

Feteer Meshaltet

banner
Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    pies
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Egypt: Recipes and stories from an ancient land

By Suzanne Zeidy and Rawah Badrawi

Published 2026

  • About

In the fertile towns of the Nile Delta, dairy products are the crown jewels of local cuisine. From fresh cow and buffalo milk to rich ishta (clotted cream) and golden samna (ghee), dairy brings a cornucopia of pleasures, both sweet and savoury. The holy grail of the Egyptian countryside’s sweet dishes is feteer meshaltet. Baked in traditional mud ovens by the village women, this flaky pastry is thin and layered. A mouthwateringly decadent treat, top the pastry with any