Russian Samsa Pastry Recipe

Russian samsa is a delicious and crunchy pastry filled with meat and vegetables. Here’s an easy and quick way to prepare it with an irresistible taste.

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Serves: 5 people

Ingredients:

• For the dough:

  • 2 cups of flour (sifted)
  • 1/3 cup of warm water
  • 1 teaspoon of instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of butter

• For the filling:

  • 250 grams of lamb (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium potato (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • Mixed spices (optional, to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons of ghee or clarified butter

Instructions:

1. In a deep bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Gradually add the warm water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Add the butter and knead for a few more minutes until the ingredients are well combined.
4. Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for an hour to rise and double in size.
5. In another bowl, mix the lamb, potato cubes, tomato, onion, and garlic.
6. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and mixed spices to taste.
7. Roll the dough on a floured surface to a thin sheet.
8. Cut the dough into medium-sized squares.
9. Place a suitable amount of the filling in the center of each square.
10. Add a teaspoon of ghee into each pastry.
11. Fold the dough over the filling into a triangle or square shape, sealing the edges well.
12. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
13. Grease a baking tray with butter and arrange the samsa on it.
14. Bake the samsa for about 60 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Russian samsa!