Arabic Samboosak

Ingredients

Pastry

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk, warmed
• 1/3 cup corn oil

Filling

• 2 tablespoons corn oil, for frying
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef or ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

2. 2

   To make the pastry, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in bowl.

3. 3

   Mix in oil, warm milk, and beaten eggs until a soft dough is formed.

4. 4

   Cut the dough into small 2 inch balls.

5. 5

   Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile prepare the filling by heating the oil in a large frypan.

7. 7

   Add the chopped onions, and cook until they are soft.

8. 8

   Stir the ground meat into the pan and add the cumin, salt, and pepper. Fry until well cooked.

9. 9

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry balls into 4-inch round circles.

10. 10

    Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of a rolled-out pastry.

11. 11

    Moisten the edges, fold, and press together to seal. You may optionally roll the edges inward for a decorative effect.

12. 12

    Place on a greased baking sheet.

13. 13

    Repeat the previous three steps for each pastry ball.

14. 14

    Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

15. 15

    Serve warm.