Key Parameters
Temperature
200°C
180°C - 220°C
Time
15
10 - 20
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Levantine): Creates the characteristic open-faced flatbread base
- 2.
Sfiha Baalbekieh (Lebanese): Forms the thin crust for meat-topped pies
- 3.
Esfihas Paulistanas (Brazilian): Adapts the shaping method for closed empanada-style pies
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction