Chebureki Crimean Lamb Pie

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This wonderful delicacy is a meat (lamb) filled pie similar to a piroghi.

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Steps

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For the dough:.

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Blend the flour and 1 / 2 tsp salt in a food processor.

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With the motor running , add the egg yolks and the oil through the feed tube , then pour in the water in a slow , steady stream until the dough forms a ball around the blade.

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Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth , about 2 minutes.

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Cover with a cotton cloth and let stand for 30 minutes.

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Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls.

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Let stand , covered with a cotton towel for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile , make the filling.

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Combine the lamb , sirloin , garlic , onions , and cilantro in a bowl.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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On a floured surface with a floured rolling pin , roll out the dough into rounds , about 3 inches in diameter.

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Brush each one with melted butter , stack them on top of each other and let stand , covered with a towel , for about 15 to 20 minutes more.

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Roll out each round some more and then pull the sides of each until they are about 6 inches i.

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Ingredients

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unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, egg yolks, vegetable oil, water, ground lamb, ground sirloin, garlic cloves, onions, fresh cilantro, salt & freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, ice water