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White Cheese Turnovers

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins

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.

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