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3-Ingredient Dough: Cheesy Rolls with Herby Garlic Butter, Za'atar and Sumac

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Ramadan Mubarak!

As we enter the blessed month of Ramadan, our hearts are filled with excitement and gratitude for this sacred time of reflection, spiritual growth, and devotion. Ramadan is a time to fast from dawn to sunset and an opportunity to strengthen our connection with Allah (God), purify our hearts, and ground ourselves spiritually. It's a month of heightened devotion, prayer, and good deeds—a month every Muslim eagerly awaits.

This is a time to remember the struggles of those facing hunger, poverty, war, or oppression. Ramadan is an opportunity to grow in empathy and gratitude for our blessings, to be big-hearted and not wasteful. It teaches compassion and encourages kindness, generosity, and service to others.

Charity is especially encouraged during Ramadan. No matter how small, every good deed is magnified, and Allah's mercy is abundant, especially this month. Every act of kindness and generosity this month brings greater rewards and is a great way to cultivate better habits.

Fasting also has numerous scientific benefits, enhancing physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being.

As we embark on this month of reflection, gratitude, and charity, let us also remember to keep those being tested worldwide in our thoughts and prayers, offering support and love in any way we can. May this Ramadan bring peace, joy, and spiritual growth.

Now, let's get back to this easy recipe!

This 3-Ingredient Dough is super easy to make—it literally has three ingredients (if we minus the toppings)! It's also an excellent way to use up any Greek yoghurt you may have in the fridge, while adding more protein into your diet.

OTHER 3-INGREDIENT DOUGH USES

I took the opportunity to bring some Middle Eastern fusion to my Iftaar table, with the Za'atar and Sumac spices. Both spices bring another level of flavour to the rolls, balancing tangy, earthy and slightly citrusy - not in an overpowering way.

You can make plain dinner rolls, burger buns or sliders. You can also make stuffed rolls like I did and change the stuffing to whatever options you have, such as other cheeses or meats. Another option for this 3-Ingredient Dough is to make pizza, calzones, or flatbread.

Quick Note

This recipe yeilds 1 large pizza/calzone. Depending on how big you'd like your dinner rolls or stuffed rolls, you can make approximately 12 burger-size buns and 24 small rolls (like the ones in the picture).

As you mix the ingredients to form the dough, if it's coming together and seems too dry or sticky, you may need to add more flour or Greek yogurt. Do not add too much or immediately; first, knead the dough, ensuring all the ingredients are combined.

Leaving it to rest before rolling is a must, 15 - 30 minutes.

3-Ingredient Dough: Cheesy Garlic Rolls with

Herby Garlic Butter, Za'atar and Sumac

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INGREDIENTS

Dough:

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour (you can also use brown flour)

2 tsp Baking Powder

1 1/4 Cup Greek Yoghurt

Other:

1/3 Cup Butter

1 Tbsp Crushed Garlic

1 tsp Dry Parsley

Herby Garlic Butter

1 Tbsp Za'atar

1/2 tsp Sumac

METHOD WITH PICTURES

1. Preheat the oven to 200 Degrees C, and grease a baking tray.

2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and Greek yoghurt in a mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are combined, forming a smooth ball of dough. If the dough seems too dry or sticky, you may need to add more flour or Greek yogurt. Do not add too much or immediately; first, knead the dough, making sure all the ingredients are combined.

3. Leave the dough to rest for 15 - 30 minutes.

4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it into a large, even circle. Now, if you're making pizza, calzones, or anything else with this dough recipe, you would not continue the other steps except determining how long to bake it.

5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make horizontal and vertical cuts through the dough to create a grid of small squares (about 2-3 inches wide).

6. Place a spoonful of grated cheese in the centre of each square.

7. Carefully fold the edges of each square corner over the cheese, bringing the sides together to enclose the filling. Pinch them to seal each roll securely till you're left with a dough ball, adding them to the lined baking pan.

8. In a separate bowl, melt butter, dry parsley, and crushed garlic. Generously brush the herby garlic butter over the rolls.

9. Next, top with Za'atar and Sumac.

10. Pop the rolls into the oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until the rolls turn nice and golden.

11. Finally, serve it while it's hot and enjoy!

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200 Degrees C, and grease a baking tray.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and Greek yoghurt in a mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are combined, forming a smooth ball of dough. If the dough seems too dry or sticky, you may need to add more flour or Greek yogurt. Do not add too much or immediately; first, knead the dough, making sure all the ingredients are combined.
Leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it into a large, even circle. Now, if you're making pizza, calzones, or anything else with this dough recipe, you would not continue the other steps except determining how long to bake it.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make horizontal and vertical cuts through the dough to create a grid of small squares (about 2-3 inches wide).
Place a spoonful of grated cheese in the centre of each square.
Carefully fold the edges of each square corner over the cheese, bringing the sides together to enclose the filling. Pinch them to seal each roll securely till you're left with a dough ball, adding them to the lined baking pan.
In a separate bowl, melt butter, dry parsley, and crushed garlic. Generously brush the herby garlic butter over the rolls.
Next, top with Za'atar and Sumac.
Pop the rolls into the oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, until the rolls turn nice and golden.
Finally, serve it while it's hot and enjoy!

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Teriyaki Chicken

"Teriyaki chicken so good, it's un-bowl-ievable!"

If you checked out my previous post, you know I said this recipe was coming next. The homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe was unanimously voted for. It also pairs beautifully with an Asian salad I've shared before. You can find it here.

This recipe and the previous Teriyaki Sauce recipe have been long overdue. I also used that sauce to make this delicious meal so I could take step-by-step pictures and a video. Click here for the Teriyaki Sauce Recipe.

This is one of those recipes you can meal prep in advance, especially with the Asian Slaw. It's delicious and light, which is perfect in this heat. It's a great on-the-go lunch to have ready. You can change it up and even throw in some egg noodles.

This is not the traditional recipe; it is my interpretation of it. Next time, I will cut the chicken into medium-large cubes or strips, which will make it more aesthetically pleasing when plated.

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Ingredients

5 - 6 Chicken Breasts (Cut into medium-large cubes or strips)

1 - 2 Tbsp Red Chili Paste

1/2 tsp Ground Ginger

1/2 tsp Crushed Garlic

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper

2 Tbsp Oil

1 - 2 Sliced Green Chilies

1 Cup Teriyaki Sauce (Recipe Link - Click Here)

3 - 4 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce

1/2 Cup Water

1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds

1/4 Cup Fresh Spring Onions - Chopped

Serve With

Egg Noodles or Rice

and

Asian Slaw (Click Here For Recipe - Video)

Method With Step-By-Step Pictures

1. Marinate the chicken (which you can cut into large cubes or strips—I will do that next time) in red chilli paste, ground ginger, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic.

2. Heat a medium-large pot with 2 tbsp oil on medium-high heat. After 1 - 2 minutes, add the marinated chicken. Brown each side for 2 - 3 minutes until it turns golden brown. Cook on low heat for 15 - 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken pieces).

3. Remove from the pot and keep aside once it's cooked.

4. Heat the leftover oil and sliced green chillies in the same pot on medium heat. Cook for 1 minute or until the chillies soften.

5. Next, pour the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce and water. Leave it to simmer on medium-low heat till it starts to bubble, for around 2 - 3 minutes.

6. Next, add back in the chicken. Continue to cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Watch the sauce not burn or dry out; if it's too thick, add more water to thin it out.

7. When serving, garnish with freshly chopped spring onions and sesame seeds, and serve with rice or noodles and the Asian Slaw.

Method Without Pictures

Marinate the chicken (which you can cut into large cubes or strips—I will do that next time) in red chilli paste, ground ginger, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic.
Heat a medium-large pot with 2 tbsp oil on medium-high heat. After 1 - 2 minutes, add the marinated chicken. Brown each side for 2 - 3 minutes until it turns golden brown. Cook on low heat for 15 - 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken pieces).
Remove from the pot and keep aside once it's cooked.
Add sliced green chillies to the same pot on medium heat with the leftover oil. Cook for 1 minute or until the chilli softens.
Next, add the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and water. Simmer on medium-low heat until it bubbles, about 2 - 3 minutes.
Next, add the chicken back in. Continue to cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Watch the sauce not burn or dry out; if it's too thick, add more water to thin it out.
When serving, garnish with freshly chopped spring onions and sesame seeds, and serve with rice or noodles and the Asian Slaw.

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OTHER 3-INGREDIENT DOUGH USES

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INGREDIENTS

Dough:

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Cheesy Rolls with Herby Garlic Butter, Za'atar and Sumac recipe.
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