Herbed Sweet Potato Hand Pockets

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour2 cups
• cold butter, cubed1/2 cup
• salt1 tsp
• ice water1/3 cup
• sweet potato, roasted and mashed1 1/2 cups
• goat cheese1/3 cup
• green onion, finely sliced2
• chopped parsley2 tbsp
• smoked paprika1/2 tsp
• egg, beaten1

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 400°F and line a tray with parchment.
2. 2Rub butter into flour and salt until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. 3Add ice water gradually and bring the dough together; chill briefly while you make the filling.
4. 4Mix mashed sweet potato with goat cheese, green onion, parsley, and smoked paprika.
5. 5Roll the dough and cut into 8 rounds or squares.
6. 6Spoon filling onto half of each piece, fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.
7. 7Brush with beaten egg and bake until deeply golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8Cool for 5 minutes before serving so the filling firms up.

Tips

• Keep the butter cold for a flakier crust.
• If the filling seems loose, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs.

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