Tuna Pies

8 servings

120 minutes

Tuna pies have a tender dough, airy inside with a crispy crust and juicy filling where the rich taste of tuna perfectly combines with the spiciness of onion and creaminess of cheese with mayonnaise. This recipe comes from Russian cuisine, where hearty and aromatic homemade pies are traditionally valued. It is based on yeast dough made with kefir, giving the pastry softness and lightness. The uniqueness of these pies is their versatility: they are suitable for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. They can be served hot, complemented with greens or a light salad. Due to their balanced flavor, such pies will appeal to lovers of simple and heartfelt home cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 421.7
• Proteins: 17.2g
• Fats: 21.2g
• Carbohydrates: 39.9g

Ingredients

• Kefir: 200 ml
• Sunflower oil: 100 ml
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Premium wheat flour: 400 g
• Tuna: 1 jar
• Cheese: 100 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
• Dry yeast: 10 g
• Egg yolk: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Warm the kefir and pour it into a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 200 ml

2. Slightly heat the sunflower oil and pour it into the kefir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 100 ml

3. Add 1 incomplete tablespoon of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

4. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

5. Stir with a wooden spatula.

6. Add dry yeast to the flour and sift into the kefir mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 10 g
   • Premium wheat flour: 400 g

7. Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.

8. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with sunflower oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 100 ml

9. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 100 g

10. Chop the onion very finely.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 1 head

11. Drain the juice from the can. Mash the tuna with a fork. Mix cheese, onion, mayonnaise, and tuna until smooth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tuna: 1 jar
    • Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons

12. Form a small flatbread from the dough, place the filling in the middle, and pinch the edges.

13. You can make small cuts with scissors for decoration if desired.

14. Place the pies on a baking sheet and brush with egg yolk. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees.

    Required ingredients:

    • Egg yolk: 1 piece

15. Serve at the table.