Dough for fried pies

8 servings

30 minutes

Dough for fried pies is the foundation of traditional Russian cuisine, embodying the spirit of home comfort and family gatherings. Its history traces back to village recipes where housewives created soft, fluffy dough perfect for frying. The sweetness of sugar, the tenderness of butter, and the lightness of yeast make it particularly appetizing. The dough has an elastic texture that allows for easy shaping of pies with various fillings—from meat to berries. During frying, it acquires a golden crispy crust while remaining soft and airy inside. Served hot, often with sour cream or hot tea, it creates an atmosphere of warmth and homeliness. This dough is the soul of Russian cuisine—simple to prepare and always delicious.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 539.7
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 96.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1 kg
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Dry yeast: 10 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Sunflower oil: 2 tbsp
• Water: 500 ml
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour into a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 kg

2. Pour the yeast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 10 g

3. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

4. Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

5. Melt the butter and pour it into the flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

6. Add 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons

7. Break a chicken egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

8. Gently mix all the ingredients with a fork.

9. Gradually pour in warm water and knead the dough for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 500 ml

10. The prepared dough should rest in a warm place for 1 hour, after which it can be used for frying pies.