Real Pies

12 servings

180 minutes

Real pies are the embodiment of Russian home cooking, a symbol of coziness and warm family evenings. Their history dates back to ancient times when pies were baked for special occasions and holidays. The soft and airy dough enriched with milk, sour cream, and margarine acquires a delicate creamy taste. Yeast gives it lightness while sugar adds pleasant sweetness. These pastries can be filled with any filling: meat, berry, cabbage — each variation is unique in its own way. Golden brown and fragrant, they pair perfectly with hot tea or milk. They can be served as a main dish or as a treat for the festive table, creating an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 827.5
• Proteins: 21.5g
• Fats: 19.3g
• Carbohydrates: 144.2g

Ingredients

• Milk: 0.5 l
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Sour cream: 220 g
• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Margarine: 150 g
• Fresh yeast: 50 g
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Wheat flour: 2 kg

Cooking steps

1. Warm the milk in a bowl slightly. Stir in the yeast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 0.5 l
   • Fresh yeast: 50 g

2. Beat the eggs with sugar. Add salt, sour cream, and melted margarine.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sour cream: 220 g
   • Margarine: 150 g

3. Mix everything. Heat a little and add flour (not all of it).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 kg

4. The dough should be like thick sour cream.

5. Set it for 1 hour to fit.

6. When the dough rises, moisten your hands with vegetable oil, add the remaining flour and knead well (the dough should not be stiff).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 kg

7. Place in a warm spot to rise again.

8. Form the balls and allow to approach.

9. Make pies. Brush with egg and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

10. The pies are ready.