Open Faced Patties (Sfiha)

Origin: Syria

Ingredients:

* 1/2 Basic Bread Dough Recipe

Filling

* 1 lb Lamb shoulder, finely ground
* 1 Large onion, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup Pine nuts
* 1 cup Yogurt or 1 T. Lemon juice
* 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, optional
* Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Thoroughly mix the filling ingredients adding the yogurt last. After dough has risen, roll as in pie crust and cut into 3" rounds. Flute the edge.

Spread a tablespoon of the filling evenly on the individual rounds. Place close together on greased pans. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes
until dough is golden brown.

Note: Yogurt or lemon juice may be omitted from filling, or you can use chopped tomato instead.