Pie with chanterelles and potatoes

8 servings

120 minutes

Pie with chanterelles and potatoes is a cozy and aromatic dish of European cuisine that combines tender dough, rich mushroom flavor, and the softness of potatoes. Chanterelles, known for their delicate nutty taste, together with onions and melted cheese create a rich and balanced bouquet of flavors. Potatoes add heartiness, while the golden crust transforms the pie into a true culinary masterpiece. Historically, such pies are popular in European countries where forest gifts play an important role in gastronomy. This pie is perfect for cozy home dinners, festive gatherings or as a fragrant treat with tea. The slight acidity of kefir in the dough makes it especially tender, while the layer of cheese adds the final note of gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 372.3
• Proteins: 13.3g
• Fats: 18.4g
• Carbohydrates: 39.8g

Ingredients

• Milk: 100 ml
• Kefir: 200 ml
• Margarine: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Wheat flour: 300 g
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Potato: 3 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Chanterelles: 1 kg
• Cheese: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Sugar: to taste

Cooking steps

1. For the test, mix milk and kefir with melted margarine, add 1 egg, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, the same amount of sugar, a packet of baking powder, mix everything well, add sifted flour, knead the dough until it pulls away from the walls. Roll the dough into a ball, place it in a bag in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 100 ml
   • Kefir: 200 ml
   • Margarine: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Baking powder: 10 g
   • Wheat flour: 300 g

2. The filling consists of three layers. First: cut potatoes into 1 cm cubes and fry until half-cooked in vegetable oil, add salt. Second: carefully wash the chanterelles (do not soak), dry well, chop coarsely and fry with onions for about 15 minutes to release all the liquid. Third: grate the cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chanterelles: 1 kg
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Cheese: 100 g

3. Divide the dough into two uneven parts (two-thirds and one-third), roll one part so that the edges of the dough overlap the edge of the baking dish. Layer the filling: potatoes (preferably letting the oil drain), then mushrooms with onions, and evenly sprinkle cheese on top. Roll out the second part of the dough and cover the pie with it, sealing the edges and making a hole in the center.

4. Brush the pie with lightly beaten egg. Bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees, then another 20 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces