White Cheese Turnovers

Everybody loves this Middle Eastern cheese turnovers savory, deep fried, and filled pastry. Ramadan is the perfect time for it.

 2 cups flour
 1/2 cup butter
 1/2 cup water
 1/4 tsp baking powder
 1/2 tsp salt
For the filling:
 1 cup white cheese
 1/4 cup chopped parsley
For frying:
 corn oil

1

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.

2

Form the dough into a smoothed ball and wrap with a cling film. Put aside to rest for 2 hours.

3

The filling: in a bowl put the cheese and parsley. Using a fork stir the cheese until will mixed.

4

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.

5

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.

6

Fry Cheese turnovers until golden brown and serve hot.