CHEESE TURNOVERS

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Make and share this Cheese Turnovers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 3/4 cups flour
5 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs mozzarella cheese, grated
2 eggs
1/4 cup minced parsley
salt, pepper to taste
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix filling ingredients together.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt butter and shortening together.
  • Mix all dough ingredients except vegetable oil.
  • Knead.
  • Add vegetable oil and knead again.
  • Let rest 3 hours, covered.
  • Divide into 10 balls, cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Open each ball with fingers to size of dinner plate.
  • Place filling over half of circle.
  • Bring end of dough over filling to form large turnover.
  • Press edges to seal.
  • Cover and let rise one hour.
  • Brush tops with one beaten egg mixed with one tablespoon milk.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • (optional).
  • Bake on ungreased baking sheets in preheated 375F oven 40-45 minutes.
  • This freezes well after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 181, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.2

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