Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 12 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded medium-aged brick cheese (8 oz.)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
  • 12 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten
  • 12 cup sesame seeds

Method

  • In a medium bowl or in food processor, mix flour, butter and cream cheese until well-blended.
  • Shape soft dough into a flat ball.
  • Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate about 2 hours To make filling, combine eggs, cheese, onion, coriander and salt until thoroughly blended.
  • Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Dough should be elastic.
  • If dough is sticky, sprinkle with more flour.
  • Cut out 36 rounds using a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter.
  • Re-roll remaining dough if necessary.
  • Place 1 teaspoons.
  • of filling in center of each round.
  • Fold in half and seal edges with a fork.
  • Brush tops with egg white and dip tops in sesame seeds.
  • Arrange on lightly butter baking sheet.
  • Baked in a preheated 375F oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm, or at room temperature.