Fried Turnovers (Samboosek)

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups of flour, sifted
• 1 cup of butter
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2/3 - 3/4 warm water
• Oil for frying

Cheese Filling

• 1 cup of grated grams of haloumi or crumbled Feta
• 1/2 cup of parsley leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves, torn
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Meat filling

• 1/4 cup of onions, minced
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 500 grams of ground beef or lamb.
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of pine nuts.

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Step By Step

1. Cut shortening into flour and salt.
2. Sprinkle in the water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until all flour is moistened and the dough cleans the side of the pan.
3. Punch down the dough and divide into several portions.
4. Roll out to 3-4 mm. thick and cut into small rounds 8 cm. in diameter.
5. Place a heaping teaspoonful of filling in the center of the each pastry.
6. Fold in half and pinch with a fork to seal the edges.
7. Deep fry in very hot oil for a few minutes until golden brown.
8. Serve hot