Feteer meshaltet (Egyptian Arabic:فطير مشلتت,lit.'cushioned pie or cushion-like pie', IPA:[fɪˈtˤiːrmeˈʃæltet]), often simply referred to asmeshaltet (مشلتت), is a traditional Egyptian flaky layeredpastry.[1] It is composed of numerous thin layers ofdough andghee.[2] Feteer meshaltet is typically served with sweet or savory accompaniments.[3] Sweet versions are commonly dipped inhoney ormolasses, or spread withjam, while savory pairings includecheeses such asmish, as well asolives andtorshi. Pies made from the same type of dough but prepared with various fillings instead of multiple layers of dough are generally referred to asfeteer, distinguishing them from the plain feteer meshaltet.
Feteer meshaltet is considered a symbol of hospitality inEgypt.[4] It was notably served to U.S. PresidentBarack Obama along with Egyptianfalafel during hisvisit to Egypt in June 2009.[5] It is traditionally offered to guests and is commonly prepared for holidays, weddings, and other celebrations.[6]
A similar baked good calledmaltoot is traditional inPalestinian cuisine,[10] where it is made using olive oil in rural areas during olive harvest season.[11][12]
^""الملتوت".. طبق إفطار موسم زيت الزيتون" ["Maltoot": The olive oil season breakfast dish].وكالة الصحافة الفلسطينية (in Arabic). October 23, 2017. RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025.
