SYRIAN MEAT PIES 
1 c. warm water
3 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
1/8 c. oil

Dissolve the warm water, salt, dry yeast, sugar and oil. Stir. Gradually add flour. Knead minimum of 7 minutes. Let rise. Cover at least 1 hour.

Mix:

(Either all lean hamburger or 1 pound hamburger and 1 pound lamb)

Add: 1 1/2 tsp. allspice Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Mix all the above together.

Divide dough into about 20-24 balls. Roll and knead into balls. Cover, let rise. Roll into round circles. Spread meat on each dough. Put on greased cookie sheet.

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Cook pies about 15 minutes. (Keep an eye on them.) Check the bottom. They should be golden brown. Enjoy!

 

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