Meat pie with potatoes on kefir dough
8 servings
60 minutes
Meat pie with potatoes on kefir dough is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, combining soft dough and aromatic meat filling. Its roots trace back to traditional village recipes where housewives made hearty pies for the whole family. The tender kefir dough gives the crust a golden and crispy texture, while the potatoes and minced meat provide rich flavor and juiciness. The slight acidity from the kefir balances the richness of the filling, and the aroma of baked onions adds a touch of home comfort. This pie is perfect for family gatherings and warm evenings. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an appetizer with soups and tea. Due to its simplicity in preparation and availability of ingredients, it remains a favorite among many generations.
1
Mix flour with baking powder, then add kefir, margarine (at room temperature), egg white, and vegetable oil. Knead the dough. The dough should not stick to your hands and should be soft. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 3.5 glasss
- Baking powder: 10 g
- Kefir: 1 glass
- Margarine: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
2
During this time, we prepare the filling. Chop the potatoes and onions into small cubes, add them to the minced meat, and mix, adding salt and spices to taste.
- Potato: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Minced meat: 300 g
3
Preheat the oven to 170–180 degrees, divide the dough into 2 unequal parts, grease the baking tray with oil. Roll out the larger part of the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm, place the filling on it, roll out the second part and cover the pie. Make a hole in the middle. Brush the top of the pie with egg yolk and send it to the oven for 25–30 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece