Sambusaks (Cheese-Filled Pastries)

Sambusaks (Cheese-Filled Pastries)


1. For the Pastry.

2. Combine butter, oil, and salt in a bowl.

3. Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir.

4. Gradually add 2 cups flour.

5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and work in remaining flour.

6. Knead until dough holds together; it will be soft.

7. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

8. For the Filling.

9. Place feta, parmigiano-reggiano, eggs, baking powder, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until light and creamy.

10. For the Turnovers.

11. Preheat oven to 375°.

12. Divide dough into 20 balls.

13. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a round about 4'' in diameter.

14. Place a heaping tablespoons of filling in center of each round.

15. Brush edges with water, fold to enclose filling, then press edges with a fork to seal(Assembled sambusaks may be frozen.)

16. Place sambusaks on 2 lightly greased cookie sheets, then brush with egg wash.

17. Bake until golden, 30–35 minutes.

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