Homemade Belyashi
6 servings
120 minutes
Homemade belyashi are a fragrant dish of Russian cuisine that originates from Tatar meat-filled pastries. Their airy dough, slightly sweet in taste, perfectly complements the juicy minced meat seasoned with onions and spices. Belyashi are crispy on the outside and incredibly tender on the inside, and their appetizing aroma creates an instant desire to try them. They are perfect for a cozy home dinner or a hearty snack. Belyashi are served hot, often with fragrant tea or sour cream, which makes their flavor even richer. This is not just a dish but a true gastronomic tradition that brings warmth and satisfaction with every bite.
1
To prepare the dough, mix room temperature butter with sugar and salt, add milk and stir, then add yeast and gradually incorporate sifted flour, knead the dough until it is not sticky to the hands and has a stretchy consistency.
- Butter: 50 g
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 310 ml
- Dry yeast: 2 g
- Premium-grade wheat flour: 600 g
2
Place the dough in a warm place and let it rise for about 30 minutes, then knead it and leave it for another 30 minutes.
3
For the filling, finely chop the onion and mix it with the minced meat, add salt and pepper, and mix.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Ground pork: 150 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Divide the prepared dough into balls the size of a small apple, roll the balls into flatbreads, place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on the flatbread, and pinch the edges like an open pie.
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Ground pork: 150 g
5
Fry in a hot pan with vegetable oil, placing the pies hole side down, and fry on both sides until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
6
Place the ready fried pies on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Enjoy your meal!
