Cheese and Herb Sambousek

Cheese and Herb Sambousek

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These Lebanese-inspired sambouseks are filled with a mixture of cheese and fresh herbs—the perfect addition to your next mezze spread.

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Ingredients

  • DOUGH:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup hot water
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  • FILLING:
  • 2 cups crumbled feta (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 cups grated kashkaval cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more to taste)
  • TO ASSEMBLE:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk (cream, or water)
  • Sesame or poppy seeds (for sprinkling)

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