Yola's Armenian Cheese Pockets

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425-degrees F.

Step 2: Place butter or margarine and oil in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon.

Step 3: Add yogurt and mix to a smooth paste.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.

Step 5: Add flour mixture slowly to butter/margarine mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

Step 6: Let rest for half an hour.

Step 7: In a large bowl, crush the feta cheese with a fork. Add one egg and the mint. Mix well.

Step 8: Roll out small amounts of dough; 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch wide rounds.

Step 9: Place a small amount of cheese mixture on one half.

Step 10: Fold the dough over the filling into a half-moon shape and crimp the sides all the way around the pastry with a fork to seal.

Step 11: Beat the remaining two eggs. Brush the egg mixture over the top of the pastries and sprinkle with black caraway seeds.

Step 12: Bake for 15 minutes on nonstick cookie sheets until golden. (If not non-stick, grease sheets) until golden.

Step 13: Makes 60-70 pieces.