Ingredients
For the filling
- Beef mince 3/4
- Onions 3 finely chopped
- Salt - pepper
- Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil 1 small cup
- Feta cheese 150 gr
- Sunflower oil for frying
For the dough
- Water 2 glasses
- All-purpose flour 700 gr
- Fresh yeast 1 cube
- Salt 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar 1 tablespoon
- Sunflower oil 1/2 cup
Instructions
Start to prepare the dough.Dissolve the yeast and the sugar in 1/2 glass of water.In a bowl put the flour,make a well and pour the dissolved yeast,add salt and the olive oil.Add the remaining water and and knead until the dough is firm(if necessary add some more flour).Let it rise.Prepare the filling.In a deep frying pan put the olive oil and saute the finely chopped onions.Add the minced meat and saute until brown.Season with salt,pepper and cinnamon.Add a little water so as the minced meat to be baked and let it for 15-20 minutes approximately(until all liquids have been absorbed).Let it cool and then add the feta cheese.Divide the dough into small egg-sized balls.Roll out each ball into round thin sheets and fill them with the minced meat.Fold the pastry over into a half moon shape and seal the edges all the way round.In a frying pan heat the sunflower oil and fry the pies until brown on both sides.Line them onto absorbing kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil and they are ready.
* Yields : 23-25 pieces approximately.
