Sambusaks (Cheese-Filled Pastries) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 lb feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 eggs
4 tsp baking powder
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

For the Pastry.
Combine butter, oil, and salt in a bowl.
Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir.
Gradually add 2 cups flour.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and work in remaining flour.
Knead until dough holds together; it will be soft.
Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the Filling.
Place feta, parmigiano-reggiano, eggs, baking powder, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until light and creamy.
For the Turnovers.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Divide dough into 20 balls.
On a floured surface, roll each ball into a round about 4'' in diameter.
Place a heaping tablespoons of filling in center of each round.
Brush edges with water, fold to enclose filling, then press edges with a fork to seal(Assembled sambusaks may be frozen.)
Place sambusaks on 2 lightly greased cookie sheets, then brush with egg wash.
Bake until golden, 30–35 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1402.2 Kcal (5871 kJ)
Calories from fat	834.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	92.7g	143%
Cholesterol	251.67mg	84%
Sodium	3697.16mg	154%
Potassium	824.54mg	18%
Total Carbs	117.51g	39%
Sugars	3.04g	12%
Dietary Fiber	12.52g	50%
Protein	29.55g	59%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	8.9mg	50%
Calcium	952.8mg	95%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	394.78 Kcal (1653 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.1g	143%
Cholesterol	70.86mg	84%
Sodium	1040.91mg	154%
Potassium	232.14mg	18%
Total Carbs	33.08g	39%
Sugars	0.86g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.53g	50%
Protein	8.32g	59%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	2.5mg	50%
Calcium	268.3mg	95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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