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Traditional Albanian Puff Pastry with Meat

Name: Traditional Albanian Puff Pastry with Meat
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A classic Albanian dish of flaky, layered pastry filled with seasoned ground meat, baked to a crisp.

45 minutes8 servings

Method

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt. Knead and let rest.
Roll the dough and cut into squares.
Make the meat filling by sautéing onions, then adding lamb and spices.
Place the meat on the dough squares, fold, and seal.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and flaky.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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