Ingredients

  • BREAD
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • STUFFING
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
  • bread top
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons powdered milk

Method

  • BREAD:
  • Proof yeast with the water and honey.
  • Add oil and flour with salt.
  • Knead until ball forms.
  • Slam dough down on board 10 times.
  • Let dough rise until doubled.
  • Punch down.
  • Cut into egg sized balls.
  • Let rest while cooking meat mixture.
  • STUFFING:
  • Saute ground beef and onions in olive oil, allspice, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  • Add tahini, sour cream, and pomegranate molasses.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:
  • Grease a baking sheet.
  • Roll dough into a small circle.
  • Place stuffing in center.
  • Wet the outer edge of dough with water.
  • Take 2 sides of dough and seal them by pinching between finger and thumb.
  • Repeat wth other side; will resemble a star with stuffing showing.
  • Put on baking sheet.
  • Repeat until done.
  • Let rise 10 minutes, covered.
  • Brush with powdered milk mixture.
  • Bake 10 minutes until underside is cooked golden.
  • Place under broiler until tops are golden.