Syrian Meat Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. salt
dash of ground pepper
8 oz. plain yogurt
3 oz. pkg. pine or pignolia nuts
1 pkg. hot roll mix

Preparation

Prepare roll mix according to directions on box.
While dough is rising, mix other ingredients in bowl and let stand a short while.
Refrigerate until ready for it.
After dough has risen, pinch off enough to make 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls.
Cover cookie sheet with wax paper or dish towel.
Place balls on cookie sheet, cover with another towel and let rise again.
Roll each ball into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
Put 1 heaping tablespoonful meat mixture in center.
Bring up edges to center and seal.
Bake 30 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven or until lightly browned.
Reheat when needed.