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Date Filled Sambusa

Date filled sambusa are sweet turnovers baked in the oven, for a quick snack or truly indulgent dessert, these are perfect with nice cup of tea.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups flour
• ¼ cup water warm
• ¼ cup milk warm
• 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons oil

For the filling

• 1 cup soft dates, pitted and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoon oil/butter or ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

• Place the dates, butter, cardamom and nutmeg in a saucepan, over low heat, and stir occasionally until dates become a paste.
• Remove from the heat, and let it cool.
• In a bowl combine the yeast and the water leave it for 15 minutes.
• Stir in milk, sugar, salt, egg and the oil to the yeast mixture.
• Gradually stir in the flour to combine, kneed the dough to obtain soft dough. Cover and leave it to rise in a warm place.
• Divide the dough in to 2 equal portions and roll one on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll into a square 15×10 inch rectangle, divide into 9 equal squares.
• Spoon each square about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center, then fold it into triangle.
• Brush the edges with water press with your fingers to seal it. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Preheat the oven 350f bake for 20 to 30 until golden