Sweet Sanbusa Turnovers

Description
These tasty turnovers can be filled with a variety of ingredients.

Dough

 * ¾ cup butter
 * ¾ cup oil
 * 5 cups white flour
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * ½-¾ cup cold water

Sweet Filling

 * 3 cups almonds, finely ground
 * 1½ cups sugar
 * 2 teaspoons cardamom
 * ¼ teaspoon saffron, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
 * 2 tablespoons rose water

Dough

 * 1) Melt the butter with the oil.
 * 2) Combine the flour and salt in a bowl, make a well in the center, and add oil and butter.
 * 3) Stir vigorously until combined, and then add water until the dough holds together and comes away from the sides of the bowl.
 * 4) Wrap the ball of dough in plastic and let rest in the refrigerator while preparing the stuffing.

Sweet Filling

 * 1) Combine all ingredients and stir well.

Assembling the Sanbusa

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
 * 2) For each pastry, take a walnut-sized piece of dough and roll it out into a 3-inch circle.
 * 3) Place a teaspoonful of filling in the center of the dough, fold the circle into a half-moon shape and pinch the edges firmly. (Another traditional shape is the triangular pocket, formed by pinching together the edges of the circle in three seams that meet in the center over the filling).
 * 4) Place the pastries on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, until golden yellow, or deep fry in vegetable oil.
 * 5) Serve warm.