Sambusaks Cheese Filled Pastries
Experience the irresistible blend of flaky, buttery pastry and creamy, savory filling with these homemade Sambusaks Cheese-Filled Pastries. Perfectly spiced and enriched with crumbled feta or akkawi cheese and fresh parsley, these golden, half-moon-shaped delights are ideal as appetizers, snacks, or accompaniments to a hearty meal. Crafted with a simple scratch-made dough, these pastries boast a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced by a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. With a total prep and cook time of just over an hour, this recipe is a delightful way to explore the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine right in your own kitchen. Serve them warm and watch them disappear from the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups cheese (feta or akkawi, crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the bowl. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add the warm water, a little at a time, while mixing with your hands. Knead the dough until it comes together and is smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the crumbled cheese and parsley until well-combined to make the filling.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each out into a thin circle, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
Place a small spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges to seal tightly. Crimp the edges with a fork for decoration.
Place the filled sambusaks onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.
Allow the sambusaks to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 510 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
