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Egyptian Meat Pies Recipe

Recipe for Egyptian Meat Pies

Ingredients

3 c. flour

1 c. water

1/2 tsp. salt

FILLING:

1 lb. lean beef, ground

2 oz. beef suet, minced

1/8 tsp. allspice

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

4 tbsp. oil

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

1 tsp. chopped parsley

3 sm. onions, chopped

5 tbsp. lemon juice

1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Method

Add the water to the flour and salt; mix well.

Knead until smooth.

Chill.

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Roll out dough on a well floured board until very thin.

Cut rolled dough into 1 1/2 inch circles.

Place 1 teaspoon of filling on each circle.

Fold in half and seal edge.

Fry in deep fat until golden.

Pies may be frozen and fried when needed.

Makes 200 tiny pies.

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