Echpochmak on yeast dough

8 servings

120 minutes

Echpochmak is a traditional dish of Tatar cuisine with a rich history. Its name translates to 'triangle,' reflecting the unique shape of the pastry. The base of echpochmak is yeast dough filled with juicy meat made from beef, potatoes, and aromatic onions seasoned with cumin and black pepper. When baked, the dough acquires a golden crust, and a piece of butter added before finishing makes the filling especially tender. Echpochmaks are traditionally served hot and pair well with broth, tea, or sour cream. This hearty and fragrant treat offers the taste of true home comfort and conveys the spirit of Tatar traditions. Historically, echpochmaks were prepared for family celebrations and festivities, and today they remain a symbol of hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 684
• Proteins: 23.9g
• Fats: 25.7g
• Carbohydrates: 91.8g

Ingredients

• Beef: 400 g
• Potato: 4 pc
• Onion: 3 head
• Dry yeast: 5 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Butter: 130 g
• Sour cream: 4 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: 1 tsp
• Zira: 1 tsp
• Salt: 2 tsp
• Milk: 110 ml
• Wheat flour: 800 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the beef meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 400 g

2. Cut into small cubes with a sharp knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 400 g

3. Chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 heads

4. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

5. Put the onion in a separate bowl, lightly crush it, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Let it sit for a few minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 heads
   • Salt: 2 teaspoons

6. Heat 200 ml of milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 110 ml

7. Add 5 grams of dry yeast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 5 g

8. Pour 1 teaspoon of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon

9. Add 2 eggs and beat until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

10. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt: 2 teaspoons

11. Add sour cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 4 tablespoons

12. Pour in 100 grams of melted butter.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 130 g

13. Sift the flour.

    Required ingredients:

    • Wheat flour: 800 g

14. Knead the elastic dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.

15. Divide the dough into 15–16 equal parts and roll them into flatbreads about 10–12 cm in diameter.

16. Mix onion, meat, and potatoes, adding 1 teaspoon of cumin and ground pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 3 heads
    • Beef: 400 g
    • Potato: 4 pieces
    • Zira: 1 teaspoon
    • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon

17. Place the filling in the center of the flatbread.

18. Pinch the edges into a triangle, leaving the center open.

19. Place parchment paper on the baking sheet and lightly grease it with sunflower oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 130 g

20. In a separate container, mix the yolk and 10 ml of milk.

    Required ingredients:

    • Egg yolk: 1 piece
    • Milk: 110 ml

21. Place the echpochmaks on a baking sheet and brush with the egg mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes until golden brown.

    Required ingredients:

    • Egg yolk: 1 piece
    • Milk: 110 ml

22. Five minutes before it's ready, place a piece of butter in the center.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 130 g

23. It is advisable to serve echpochmak hot.