AuthorbaidooneEverybody loves this Middle Eastern cheese turnovers savory, deep fried, and filled pastry. Ramadan is the perfect time for it.
In a stand mixer bowl place the flour, butter, water, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed for 3-4 minutes until soft dough forms.
Form the dough into a smoothed ball and wrap with a cling film. Put aside to rest for 2 hours.
The filling: in a bowl put the cheese and parsley. Using a fork stir the cheese until will mixed.
On a slightly floured surface, roll the dough until 3-4 mm thick. Using a 3 or 4 inch round cookie cutter, cut the dough into rounds.
Put about ½ teaspoon of cheese in the middle of each round. Close the dough on the cheese forming half a circle. Press well on the dough edge to secure the filling.
Fry Cheese turnovers until golden brown and serve hot.
Ingredients
Directions
In a stand mixer bowl place the flour, butter, water, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed for 3-4 minutes until soft dough forms.
Form the dough into a smoothed ball and wrap with a cling film. Put aside to rest for 2 hours.
The filling: in a bowl put the cheese and parsley. Using a fork stir the cheese until will mixed.
On a slightly floured surface, roll the dough until 3-4 mm thick. Using a 3 or 4 inch round cookie cutter, cut the dough into rounds.
Put about ½ teaspoon of cheese in the middle of each round. Close the dough on the cheese forming half a circle. Press well on the dough edge to secure the filling.
Fry Cheese turnovers until golden brown and serve hot.