Sambusaks (Cheese-Filled Pastries)

Time

Prep 30 min · Cook 65 min · 95 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   For the Pastry. Combine butter, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir. Gradually add 2 cups flour.

2. 2

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and work in remaining flour. Knead until dough holds together; it will be soft.

3. 3

   Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. For the Filling. Place feta, parmigiano-reggiano, eggs, baking powder, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until light and creamy.

   30 min
4. 4

   For the Turnovers. Preheat oven to 375°. Divide dough into 20 balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a round about 4'' in diameter.

5. 5

   Place a heaping tablespoons of filling in center of each round. Brush edges with water, fold to enclose filling, then press edges with a fork to seal(Assembled sambusaks may be frozen.)

6. 6

   Place sambusaks on 2 lightly greased cookie sheets, then brush with egg wash. Bake until golden, 30–35 minutes.

   35 min

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