Lebanese meat pies “sfeeha”
INGREDIENTS
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Today’s recipe is a family favorite. It can be a main meal, a snack or a party appetizer depending on your preference and the size you make them.
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There are MANY recipes out there for the dough and the stuffing, this is my favorite. You may find the addition of tahini,pomegranete molassess and labaneh (drained greek yogurt) a bit strange but they do transform the taste of the meat and take it t
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You can knead the dough in the food processor or by hand.I like doing it by hand especially when I am having a bad day. It is a great way to vent anger or frustration. You can punch the dough, slam it against the table, get it all out without anyone
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The trick in keeping these pies from opening up during baking is to wet the edges of the dough with a little water before you shape it, that will seal the dough together and prevent it from opening once baked.
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Meat pies (sfeeha)
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To make the dough
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2 cups flour
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1 teaspoon yeast
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3/4 cup water
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To make the stuffing
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500 grams ground beef
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1 medium onion chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon all spice
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1/4 teaspoon cardamom
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon Tahini(optional)
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1 tablespoon labaneh(optional..you can replace it with sour cream)
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1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
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Salt to taste
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1/2 tablespoon dried mint
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