50 min
Hands-on time
+ 1 hr soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Knead the dough with softened butter and water, then let it rest for 1 hour.
- 2 Mix shredded feta cheese with shredded mozzarella, one egg, and chopped herbs.
- 3 Mixing eggs into the cheese filling is a way to prevent the filling from melting and leaking out during frying.
- 4 Cut the dough into circles, add the filling, and fold it into a semicircle.
- 5 The edges are pressed tightly together with crutches; even a small gap will cause the cheese to leak out and the oil to smoke.
- 6 Deep-fry at 170 degrees for 3 minutes, then sprinkle with black sesame seeds and sumac when serving.
With an appliance
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Air fryer 45 min
Replace step 6: brush with egg wash, spray with oil, then steam in a 195-degree oven for 12 minutes, flipping at minute 7.