Samarkand samsa
Description
Delicious pastries for the whole family. Here is a classic recipe for Samarkand-style samosas. There are two most common ways to prepare them: baking samosas in the oven (or in a tandoor) or frying in deep oil. I prefer the first method, as the samosas turn out fluffier and tastier. Happy cooking! Serve warm or cooled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mix warm water with salt and vinegar. Add sifted flour and knead the dough (until it no longer sticks to hands). Divide the dough into three equal parts, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Sprinkle the table with flour, roll out the first piece of dough into a very thin layer. Melt the butter and brush the dough with one-third of the butter.
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Step 3
After 5 minutes, roll the dough into a tight roll.
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Step 4
Roll out the second piece of dough and brush it with butter. Place the roll on the edge of the rolled dough, then roll it up into one large roll. Repeat the same process with the third piece of dough.
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Step 5
Place the resulting roll in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Sauté chopped onion in oil until soft. Add finely chopped spinach, salt, pepper, and garlic (pressed through a garlic press). After 2–3 minutes, remove from heat and let cool. Mix in egg and grated cheese.
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Step 7
Take the dough out of the freezer and cut it into rounds.
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Step 8
Roll each circle into a small flatbread. Place the filling in the center. Pinch the edges together to form a triangle.
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Step 9
Grease a baking sheet with oil, place the samsa on it (seam side down). Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees. Before baking, you can sprinkle the samsa with black sesame seeds.
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Step 10
Ready. Serve at the table.