Mushroom and Green Lentil Pies - Great for lunch on the go!

Mushroom and Green Lentil Pie. (Mantar ve Yeşil Mercimek Börek)

These can be made any size but in this recipe I have made bitesize pies for when you want a delicious pie on the go or for the kiddies' lunch boxes! I have used a 10cm teapot lid to cut the shapes but you can go bigger if you prefer!

Give them a try!

Ingredients:

(pastry)
800g flour
340ml warm water
340ml warm milk
100ml olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 pk dry instant yeast (8g)

(filling)
640g mushrooms
1 capia pepper
1 onion
100g green lentils
2 tbsp flour
1 dstsp sugar
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp mixed herbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

(topping)
milk/egg yolk to gloss
poppy and sesame seeds (optional)

Method:

Prepare pastry first by mixing yeast, sugar, warm water and milk together in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt and gradually add the flour, mixing with a wooden spoon. When thickens, knead with hands into a soft and slightly sticky dough. Transfer to a floured surface and continue kneading for 10 mins before placing in a lightly oiled bowl to rise for 1 hr. Cover with cling film or tea towel.

Next, cook green lentils in boiling water for about 20 mins or until soft on low heat. When cooked, drain and put aside.

Fry the finely chopped onion and pepper. Add 2 tbsp flour and stir continuously to blend. Gradually add 400mls boiling water and continue to stir into a smooth paste. Add the seasoning and mushrooms and cook through. Finally add the parsley. Stir for a minute then transfer to a dish to cool.

After the filling has cooled and the pastry has risen for at least 1 hr, roll the pastry onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Then divide into equal parts.

Work with one piece at a time, keeping the remaining dough covered to avoid drying.

Roll the dough into half cm thickness and cut into desired shape of pie. I used a 10cm teapot lid for this recipe.

Apply the filling according to size of pie. I used 1 tbsp filling for each pie. Seal the edges by pinching together and place on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.

Brush with milk or egg yolk and sprinkle with poppy and sesame seeds (optional).

Bake in moderate oven until golden. Baking time varies depending on oven.

Afiyet Olsun
Enjoy!

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