Mana'Eesh (J)Gibneh - Cheese Pastries

• 1 egg
• 1 (7 g) packet dry active yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups warm milk
• 1 lb crumbled cheese

1. Dissolve the sugar in the 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let ferment and bubble.
2. In a large bowl combine the yeast, flour, salt, olive oil, egg, and warm milk. Knead until a soft dough is formed. Dough will be slightly sticky, so always make sure your hands have a little olive oil on them.
3. Lightly grease the same bowl with olive oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a clean cloth and leave in a warm dry place for at least 2 hours, until doubled.
4. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
5. Take fist-fulls of the dough and on a floured surface roll out into small balls. Let rest for 5 minutes. Flatten each dough ball into 4" disc, about 1/2" thick.
6. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and top with cheese. Repeat with remaining dough and cheese.
7. Bake until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes. Serve warm.

egg, active yeast, water, sugar, flour, salt, extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, warm milk, crumbled cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/manaeesh-j-gibneh-cheese-pastries-323307 (may not work)