Unleavened dough pies
4 servings
30 minutes
Dough pastries are a traditional Russian treat that carries the warmth of home. Their history dates back to times when simple ingredients were transformed into nutritious and hearty meals for the whole family. These pastries feature tender dough with a light crispy crust and a delicate creamy flavor thanks to sour cream and butter. Their versatility allows for various fillings: from meat and vegetable to sweet ones like berries or cottage cheese. Baked to a golden crust, they are perfect for tea parties, family breakfasts, or cozy evenings. These pastries symbolize Russian cuisine, simplicity, and warmth.
1
Sift flour into a mound on a pastry board, make a well in it, and add sour cream, butter, salt, and sugar. Break the eggs and quickly knead the dough. Roll the dough into a ball, place it on a plate, cover with a towel, and put it in a cold place for 30-40 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Sour cream: 1 jar
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 0.2 tablespoon
2
After that, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/2 cm, cut out circles with a glass or a special cutter; brush the top of the dough circle with beaten egg, place the filling in the center, and shape the pastries in different forms.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Place the pastries on a sheet with 1.5–2 cm gaps, brush with beaten egg, and bake in a hot oven for 10–15 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces