Yarimca (Fried Dough With Filling)

Yarimca (Fried Dough With Filling)

3 cups flour
½ cup yogurt
1/3 cup olive oil
1 egg
1 tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup water (maximum)
2 cups oil for frying

Filling Ingredients:200 gr (1/2 lb) feta cheese
1/3 cup fresh parsley /dill, finely chopped
OR5-6 potatoes, boiled and smashed
1 tsp dried mint
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Mix all the main ingredients by adding the water slowly. Knead, till the dough is set (the right consistency when it doesn’t stick anymore). Place the dough on a floured surface and cut it into two pieces. Roll each piece in the thickness of your wrist.
Then cut the rolls in 1 inch wide pieces. On the floured surface, flatten the dough with your hands or a roller (for about ¼ inch thickness).

 In the center of the flattened dough, place 1 tsp of filling, spread it and close in the shape of half moon. Compress the edges tightly. Prepare all the dough in the same way and place them on a paper towel, making some room for not to stick each other.
Sizzle the oil in a pan and fry both sides of the dough pieces till they turn to golden brown. Serve the Yarimcas warm.