Flatbread with egg and green onions

6 servings

120 minutes

Egg and green onion flatbreads are a traditional Russian dish infused with the warmth of home cooking. There are many variations of such pastries, but this one stands out with its tender dough that has a slight sweetness, a crispy crust, and a fragrant filling of boiled eggs and fresh green onions. The history of the dish goes back centuries when flatbreads were popular in Russian villages among peasant cuisine as they were made from simple and accessible ingredients. They are served warm, often with tea or soup, and the taste of the soft dough combined with the spiciness of the greens makes them an ideal snack or complement to a main dish. Such flatbreads symbolize home warmth and hospitality that are easy to prepare and delightful to share with loved ones.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 268
• Proteins: 10.9g
• Fats: 9.3g
• Carbohydrates: 35.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Dry yeast: 7 g
• Water: 150 ml
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Green onions: 1 bunch
• Chicken egg: 5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour into a bowl, make a small well in the center, and distribute sugar and 0.5 tsp of salt around the edges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

2. Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon

3. Pour yeast into the 'well' and add water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 7 g
   • Water: 150 ml

4. Starting from the center, knead the dough to let the flour fall from the edges. Knead for 10 minutes.

5. Transfer the dough to the table and knead for 1-2 minutes.

6. Shape the dough into a ball and knead for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat this at least 5 times - the dough should not stick to the unfloured surface.

7. Knead the dough on the table, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in a warm place for 15 minutes.

8. Knead the risen dough again, cut it into 14 pieces. Form balls.

9. Roll the balls into small flatbreads, gather the edges to the center, leaving the middle free. Cover with a cloth and let sit in a warm place for 30 minutes.

10. Prepare the filling: boil 4 eggs, finely chop the onion, mash the eggs with a fork, mix with the onion, and add salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 5 piece
    • Green onions: 1 bunch

11. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each flatbread. Brush the dough with beaten egg.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 5 piece

12. Line the baking tray with parchment, then place the flatbreads on top.

13. Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 25 minutes.