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Easy Juicy Lamb Esfirra

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 10 esfirras
Calories 321

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • Salt
  • Olive oil

For the filling

  • 1 pound of minced lamb
  • 1 teaspoon allspice powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • A handful of chopped mint leaves
  • A handful of chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of tahini
  • Oil
  • Salt

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions

For the dough

  • In a small bowl add the yeast and warm milk together. Whisk it together the activate the yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, egg, sugar, salt and oil and mix together. Now add the milk and yeast mixture to this and mix well.
  • Knead the dough until it is soft and elastic, until it has a little bit of spring to it.
  • Cover and let it rest for about an hour.

For the filling

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients listed under filling, except the oil. The minced lamb should be well combined with all the spices and seasonings.
  • Heat the oil in a wide pan.
  • Add the minced lamb mix and sauté for a few minutes. The meat will start to brown a bit. Take it off heat and set aside.

Assembling the Esfirra

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line two baking sheets. Spray with oil and set aside.
  • After an hour of resting take out the dough and make it into small balls. Sprinkle some flour if it is too sticky.
  • Flatten the balls into small discs and make a hollow in the center.
  • Take the minced meat mixture and fill the hollow with it. Repeat with rest of the dough.
  • Place the filled mini discs on the baking tray.
  • Mix the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush the filled Esfirra with the egg wash.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg