3 cups flour

　　2 grated onions

　　1 1/2 cups oil

　　1 teaspoon ground black pepper

　　1 teaspoon bread spices (yeast, fennel, poppy seed)

　　1 teaspoon cumin oil for frying water

　　1 lb. ground beef or lamb

　　Put the flour in a deep bowl, add the bread spices and salt.

　　Add the oil and rub with fingertips.

　　Add water and a pinch of salt a little at a time, mixing thoroughly until dough is binding. Divide into small pieces, place on a tray and put in a warm place for one hour.

　　Put ground meat, onion, salt, pepper and cumin in a frying pan and cook over low heat. Cool.

　　Roll each piece of dough into a round, about 1/16 inch thick. Place a tablespoon of meat in the center of each round and seal then twist the edges.

　　Heat the oil and deep fry the samboosak on both sides. Serve hot. Serves 8-10 persons.