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Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour + more in case it’s needed
- 1/2 cup plus 21/2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted plus 4 tablespoons more softened for inside the dough
- 1/2 tablespoon dry instant yeast
Instruction
- preheat oven to 350 degrees f
- mix salt and flour together. next place in a stand mixer flour mixture, melted margarine and yeast. mix until combined.
- add sugar to water and stir until dissolved. next pour into dry mixture and knead for 8-10 minutes. this a sticky dough
- place dough in a lightly greased bowl and allow to sit for 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- once proofed, punch in middle and place on floured countertop or pastry and knead gently for 1 minute. cut into 4 or 5 equal parts (depending on the size preferred) and roll into small balls.
- using a rolling pin roll out balls into even circles. place margarine or butter in middle of circle, and fold one half over the other. pinch to seal in the margarine to avoid oozing during the baking process.
- next add more margarine to the top of the dough avoiding the edges and fold over to form a triangle. pinch to seal and place on greased baking sheet.
- allow to rest for 10- 15 minutes and place in preheated oven to bake until golden brown.
- once finished, while hot brush with melted or softened butter to give it a glossy finish. allow to cool before serving.
- enjoy!
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