Meat pies
6 servings
120 minutes
Meat pies are a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that has come to us from the depths of centuries. They combine soft airy dough and aromatic meat filling, creating a harmony of taste and texture. The golden crust and tender filling make them ideal for family dinners or warm gatherings with loved ones. Kefir dough gives the pies a special lightness, while the golden baked surface provides an appetizing appearance. The pies are served warm and pair excellently with sour cream or homemade pickles. They can be taken on the go or offered to guests with tea. The simplicity of preparation and rich flavor make this dish a beloved and unchanging element of Russian culinary tradition.
1
Heat the kefir and butter and pour into a deep bowl.
- Kefir: 200 ml
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
2
Add sugar.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
3
Pour in the yeast and mix with a wooden spatula.
- Dry yeast: 8 g
4
Add salt and stir.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
5
Sift the flour through a sieve, mixing gradually.
- Wheat flour: 350 g
6
Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Place it in a warm place for 30 minutes.
7
Finely chop the onion and fry in sunflower oil until golden brown.
- Onion: 1 head
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
8
Put in the minced meat and fry until cooked.
- Ground beef: 200 g
9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
10
Pour in water, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the water evaporates.
- Kefir: 200 ml
11
Divide the dough into 15 parts.
12
Roll out a small flatbread the size of a palm.
13
Place the meat filling in the center.
14
Pinch the edges tightly.
15
Place parchment paper on the baking sheet and lightly grease it with sunflower oil.
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
16
Brush each pie with egg yolk. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
17