Sfiha Meat Pies Recipe

Name: Sfiha Meat Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups flour; 16 ounces ground lamb; 2 firm tomatoes, finely chopped; 5 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash ground cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice; 2 tablespoons butter, diced; 2 tablespoons yogurt; 1 tablespoon sesame paste (Tahini); 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice, thickened (if available); 4 tablespoons fried pine nuts

Servings: persons

2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups flour
16 ounces ground lamb
2 firm tomatoes, finely chopped
5 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice
2 tablespoons butter, diced
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon sesame paste (Tahini)
1 tablespoon pomegranate juice, thickened (if available)
4 tablespoons fried pine nuts

1
For Dough:Combine yeast, water and sugar and let sit for ten minutes.
2
Add olive oil.
3
Slowly add flour, half cup at a time until all combined, add a tsp of water if needed to combine dough.
4
Mix well meat, tomatoes, onion and spices.
5
Add yoghurt, sesame paste and pomegranate.
6
Mix all with fried pine nuts.
7
Add butter.
8
Divide dough into walnut size balls.
9
Roll between hand palms to smooth.
10
Roll out balls with a rolling pin to form 8 cm diameter circles.
11
Put one tbls of meat mixture on dough circle seeing that a cube is in each spoon.
12
Bring the edges up and press to make a square.
13
Arrange meat pastries in a tray brushed with butter.
14
Bake in a moderate heat oven at 350 for 30 minutes or till dough is golden and meat is cooked.
15
Serve hot with yogurt.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sfiha Meat Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sfiha Meat Pies

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