Fried pies with onions and egg
10 servings
120 minutes
Fried pies with onions and eggs are a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that delights with its simple yet rich flavor. The fluffy yeast dough infused with the aromas of butter and vegetable oil becomes soft and airy, while the filling of boiled eggs and fresh green onions adds tenderness and a slight spiciness to the pies. This is an ideal treat for family gatherings, warm get-togethers with friends, or cozy home tea parties. They can be served hot when the filling melts in your mouth or cold – revealing their textural richness. Historically, such pies were popular among rural residents as their preparation does not require complex ingredients, and their taste and heartiness make them an excellent choice for lunch or a snack.
1
Sift the flour into a deep bowl.
- Wheat flour: 1 kg
2
Add dry yeast.
- Dry yeast: 11 g
3
Add a tablespoon of sugar to the yeast and flour.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
4
Add half a teaspoon of salt.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
5
Melt the butter in the microwave or in a water bath and pour it into all the ingredients.
- Butter: 50 g
6
Pour 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil.
- Sunflower oil: 200 ml
7
Break 1 chicken egg.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
8
Gently mix all the ingredients with a fork.
9
Gradually add water and knead the dough. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
- Water: 500 ml
10
Cover the prepared dough with a towel and place it in a warm place for 1 hour.
11
Boil 5 eggs and chop them into small cubes.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
12
Wash the green onions well under running water and chop finely. Then combine the onions and egg, adding salt to taste.
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
13
The dough should increase 2-3 times.
14
Pour the remaining vegetable oil into the pan and heat until bubbles form.
- Sunflower oil: 200 ml
15
Form balls of approximately the same size from the dough.
16
Shape into a small flatbread.
17
Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the flatbread.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
18
Then pinch the edges of the flatbread and shape it into a pie.
19
Place the pies in the pan first with the inside side down.
20
Fry on both sides until golden brown. Place the finished pastries on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
21
Pies can be served both hot and cold. Enjoy your meal!
