Yeast pies with cherries

10 servings

30 minutes

Cherry yeast pies are a true embodiment of home comfort and the warmth of Russian cuisine. Their history goes back centuries when berry pastries symbolized hospitality. The fluffy yeast dough, soft and airy, hides a juicy, slightly tart cherry filling that harmoniously complements the sugar and tender buttery texture of the dough. These pies are perfect for family tea time or a cozy evening with loved ones. They are served warm, filling the house with the aroma of fresh baking, evoking memories of childhood and warm evenings at grandma's. The simplicity of preparation combines with an unchanged delightful taste – that's why they remain a beloved treat for many generations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 458.7
• Proteins: 10g
• Fats: 15.9g
• Carbohydrates: 69.5g

Ingredients

• Milk: 1.5 glass
• Fresh yeast: 50 g
• Sugar: 150 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Butter: 120 g
• Wheat flour: 4 glass
• Cherry: 700 g
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Pour warm milk into a bowl, add a couple of tablespoons of sugar and yeast. Mix well, add a cup of flour and mix again. Cover and wait for 20-30 minutes for the dough to rise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 1.5 glass
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Fresh yeast: 50 g
   • Wheat flour: 4 glasss

2. Add the remaining sugar, melted butter, and 2 eggs to the dough. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Butter: 120 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

3. Gradually add flour and knead an elastic dough. The amount of flour may be slightly more or less; you should judge by the dough: it shouldn't stick to your hands. Cover the dough and place it in a warm place to rise for about 1.5 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 glasss

4. Remove the pits from the cherries and place them in a colander to drain excess juice (frozen berries can be used).

5. When the dough rises, punch it down and wait for the next rise. Then divide the dough into small equal pieces. Grease the table with vegetable oil and make flatbreads from the pieces of dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

6. In the center of each flatbread, add 0.5 teaspoon of sugar and place 5-6 cherries. You can add 1/3 teaspoon of starch on top of the cherries. Then, carefully pinch the edges of the flatbreads to form pies.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Cherry: 700 g

7. Grease the baking tray with vegetable oil, place the pastries seam side down. Let the dough rise and brush the pastries with a third beaten egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

8. Bake the pies in a preheated oven at 180–190 degrees for about 30 minutes.