Levantine and Eastern Pastries

Levantine and Eastern Pastries:

1. Manakish: Thin flatbreads stuffed with different fillings like za’atar, cheese, or minced meat, one of the most popular pastries in Levantine cuisine.
2. Stuffed Pastries: Such as spinach, cheese, or minced meat pastries, made with light and fresh dough.
3. Sambusa: Typically filled with minced meat, chicken, or cheese, and can be either fried or baked.
4. Eastern Croissant: Croissants filled with pistachios or cheese, giving them a distinctive Eastern flavor.

Levantine and Eastern Pizzas:

1. Za’atar Pizza: Pizza topped with za’atar and olive oil, combining Levantine flavor with Italian pizza dough.
2. Levantine Cheese Pizza: Using Arabic cheeses like Akkawi cheese or Baladi cheese, giving it a different and unique taste.
3. Minced Meat or Chicken Pizza: With Eastern spices like cumin and coriander, adding a distinctive and delicious flavor.
4. Eastern Vegetable Pizza: Containing ingredients like eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and often seasoned with Levantine spices.

Traditional Ingredients:

• Ghee (Clarified Butter): Used to prepare the dough, adding a rich flavor.
• Za’atar: A popular herb in Levantine cuisine.
• Arabic Cheeses: Such as Akkawi and Baladi cheese, used in many dishes.

Al-Toyour Shilwi Restaurant combines these ingredients in an innovative way, offering pastries and pizzas that families and visitors can enjoy, showcasing the Levantine and Eastern tastes with the highest levels of quality and distinction.