https://youtu.be/28ijKIQ-TY0

Ingredients for the dough

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (4 ounces) shortening
• 1/4 cup (4 ounces) margarine or butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup very cold ice water (may need more or less)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper

Ingredients for the filling

• salami grated (i used turkey sausage simply because i didn’t have salami)
• green onion chopped
• fresh thyme
• grated cheese (optional)
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic

instructions for making the dough

• in a large bowl, add flour, sugar and salt. mix well until combined. next cut in the margarine and the shortening until a crumbly texture is achieved.
• slowly but quickly add very cold ice water until a sticky dough texture is formed. next place on lightly floured countertop and form into a dough. wrap with plastic wrap and place in fridge to rest for about 30 minutes.

Instructions for filling

• in a bowl, add grated salami, pepper, grated onion and garlic, green onion and fresh thyme and mix well. set aside until ready to use.
• once dough is rested, place on lightly floured countertop. form into a log or roll out into a rectangular shape (not too thin not too thick).
• cut into equal squares (big or small). place the filling in the middle and add grated cheese if using.
• take one side of the dough and cross it over to the other side or middle of the filling and do the rest of the side the same. you should get a pocket shape (hence the name)
• place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and egg wash the top. place in preheated oven of 375 degrees f. bake until golden brown (30-35 minutes)
• remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
• enjoy!

Now that you have tried this delicious Meat Pocket Grenadian Style , here are some similar ones to try.

Puff Pastry Dough plus Minced Chicken Filling

Chicken Pot Pie

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https://youtu.be/CtHncJTK_YI

Ingredients

For the dough

• 2 cups all purpose or regular flour
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup sugar (this depends on your level of sweetness desired)
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 an egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon yeast ( i used less as i am trying to not use too much for health reasons)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling

• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dried pineapple cubes
• 1/4 cup dried mango cubes
• 1/4 cup dried cranberry
• 1/4 cup dried pawpaw
• 1/4 cup walnuts, patched and chopped into small pieces (this is for the crunch)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 3 ounces margarine, melted
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 – 11/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Instructions

• in a large bowl, add flour, yeast, and salt. mix thoroughly and set aside.
• in a skillet on low heat, add milk and margarine. allow the margarine to melt. next add in the sugar and stir until dissolved.
• add in egg yolk, water and essence and stir thoroughly until combined. remove mixture from heat and allow to cool until warm.
• add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and form a rough dough. place on a floured counter top and knead for 3 minutes until smooth.
• place in a greased bowl and sided aside in a warm corner of your kitchen to proof (about 1 hour).
• while the dough is proofing, make the filling.
• add the dried fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar in a large bowl. mix well. next add the vanilla and melted butter and mix well. set aside until ready to use.
• once the dough has proofed, place on floured countertop and using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangular shape.
• place filling on the dough, careful not to go too close to the edge for easy forming of the ring.
• next roll the dough from one end to the other. be sure to seal the end with some water or butter.
• next carefully form into a circle, tucking in the edges one into the other and sealing with some water.
• allow to sit for about 30 minutes before making your incisions (helps with cutting easily once cooled). egg wash and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees f.
• bake for 30-35 minutes or until nice and golden brown.
• allow to cool completely before cutting.
• a simple glaze can be made to place on the top for decorative purposes.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/CtHncJTK_YI

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• 11/2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup water or milk
• pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine plus 1 tablespoon melted
• 1 tablespoon shortening

For the coconut filling

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• pinch of salt
• cinnamon stick
• 1 bayleaf
• 1 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract/essence
• 2-3 drops of food coloring of choice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add flour, salt sugar, yeast, shortening and margarine. mix well until crumbly in texture. slowly add in warm water and mix until dough is formed. knead unto smooth. set aside, covering with a white tablecloth and allow to rest (for about 40 mins)
• while dough is resting, move on to the coconut filling. in a skillet, add in water, spices, sugar, coconut and salt. mix until combined. allow to cook on medium high heat, keeping a careful eye on it. stir occasionally to avoid sticking to pan. once the coconut filling/mixture has cooked down (until hardly any water remaining about 15-20 minutes), remove from heat. add in coloring of choice and vanilla/almond extract. mix until well combined. allow to cool completely
• next place dough unto a floured countertop and roll out into a rectangular shape. using a pastry brush, apply melted butter all over dough. place filling unto dough, being careful not to add to much or place it too close to the edge. roll dough with filling. seal the edges. place unto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. using remaining melted butter to brush the top of the turnover or use an egg to create an egg wash.
• place in preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes (that depends on the oven used). once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting and serving
• enjoy!

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