Tahinov Hatz

A fun pastry to keep around for coffee dates, or for a traditional Greek Orthodox Lenten! An Armenian pastry, popular in Lebanon because of the Armenian population there. This is very similar to Greek Cypriot tahini pies, or tahinopitta, a very popular Lenten treat. You can make them very small or gigantic! Also, they’re vegan! On Lenten holidays, no animal products or by-products are allowed.

Tahinov Hatz

adapted from TarasMulticulturalKitchen.com

Bread:
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup water, 105-115 degrees F
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Filling:
1 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (although you may not use all of it)
2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)

Topping:
Olive oil for brushing
Remaining sugar (with or without cinnamon)
Sesame seeds for sprinkling

Bake temp: 400F/200C Bake time: 12-15 minutes