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Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.
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In a large mixing bowl measure in the flour and salt and mix in the oil.
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Add the yeast mixture and water a little at a time, mixing with your fingers until you have soft dough.
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Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes.
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Return to the bowl and leave uncovered.
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In a large bowl mix the ground meat together with the spices and the Italian parsley.
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Cover and let stand for 1/2 hour outside the refrigerator.
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In a large frying pan, fry the onions in one tablespoon of oil until brown.
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Add the meat and spice mixture, green peas and potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes.
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Add the minced green peppers and cook some more, stirring until the liquids evaporate and the meat is fairly dry.
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Set aside.
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Turn the dough out onto your work surface and divide into pieces the size of oranges.
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Place these on a lightly floured baking sheet, cover with a towel and let stand in a warm place for about 1 hour.
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Now roll out each orange sized piece with a rolling pin and with a knife cut into four wedges.
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Place about a spoonful of the meat mixture on each piece, fold the edges together and pinch so that they stay closed.
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Continue in this fashion until you have used all the dough.
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Heat the oil to 375F and deep fry the buns, about 4 or 5 at a time until golden.
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Drain on several layers of paper towel.
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Serve warm with slices of lemon.
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Can be frozen and reheated.