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Arabic Cheese Filled Pastries takes several minutes to prepare.

Arabic Cheese Filled Pastries takes several minutes to cook.

Arabic Cheese Filled Pastries makes 36 servings.

The ingredients for Arabic Cheese Filled Pastries are:

1/2 c. unsalted butter
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c warm water
1 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. whole wheat flour

Filling:
1 lb. feta cheese, crumbled or mashed
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint, or 2 tbs. dried mint
freshly ground white pepper to taste

1 egg, lightly beaten
6 tbs sesame seeds

Here is how you make Arabic Cheese Filled Pastries:

Melt butter but do not let it bubble. Remove from heat and add oil, water and salt. Transfer to a large bowl and gradually add flour. May need a little more water because of the wheat flour. The dough will be very soft and should not stick to the bowl. On a lightly floured surface divide the dough into 3 pieces, divide each piece into 12 pieces. Roll out each piece into a 3-inch round.To make filling, combine all the ingredients. Stir to blend. Place 2 teaspoons filling on each round and fold in half to make a semicircle. Seal the edges with a fork.To bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the pastries on an ungreased baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.I bake half and freeze half for later.Number of Servings: 36Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSANGELIC.

The nutritional information for Arabic Cheese Filled Pastries is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 36
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 149.9

• Total Fat: 7.8 g
• Cholesterol: 28.8 mg
• Sodium: 213.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 4.7 g