Ossetian pies with potato and cheese filling (Kartofdzhin)

12 servings

120 minutes

Ossetian pies with potato and cheese filling, known as Kartofdzhin, are a pride of Ossetian cuisine. This traditional pie features thin dough and rich filling, symbolizing hospitality and home warmth. The origins of Kartofdzhin go back centuries, reflecting the simplicity and heartiness of the mountain people. The delicate mashed potatoes combined with aromatic melted cheese create a harmonious blend of flavors, where the softness of the potatoes perfectly complements the rich texture of the cheese. Baked to a golden crust, this pie acquires a light crispness, while butter adds extra juiciness. Kartofdzhin is served both on weekdays and festive tables; it can be enjoyed hot or cold, savoring its rich taste and traditions. In every piece lies the warmth of the hearth and the heritage of ancestors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 498.1
• Proteins: 25.6g
• Fats: 27.7g
• Carbohydrates: 37.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Yeast-free puff pastry: 600 g
• Wheat flour: 30 g
• Grated hard cheese: 500 g
• Butter: 30 g

Cooking steps

1. An hour before preparing the filling, take the dough out of the freezer. You should have 3 sheets of dough.

2. Peel the potatoes, wash them well, and boil in boiling water until cooked. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Grated hard cheese: 500 g

3. Make mashed potatoes, add grated cheese to the hot mash, and mix well. Cool until it can be touched by hand without pain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated hard cheese: 500 g

4. Dust the work surface with flour, roll out 1 sheet of dough, place the filling in the center, pinch the edges from all sides to the center, and gradually and carefully press down with your palms on the future pie to shape it flat. Make a hole in the center for steam to escape. Use about 6 tablespoons of filling, as the pie should be thin. The filling will spread itself, making it seem like there is a lot. Make 2 more pies in the same way.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 30 g
   • Yeast-free puff pastry: 600 g
   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Grated hard cheese: 500 g

5. Place in a preheated oven at 230 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. But it's better to check after 20 minutes to prevent burning. Once the dough is golden brown on all sides, the pie is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast-free puff pastry: 600 g

6. Brush the hot pies with butter. Serve them both hot and cold.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g