Tuna Pies
8 servings
120 minutes
Tuna pies have a tender dough, airy inside with a crispy crust and juicy filling where the rich taste of tuna perfectly combines with the spiciness of onion and creaminess of cheese with mayonnaise. This recipe comes from Russian cuisine, where hearty and aromatic homemade pies are traditionally valued. It is based on yeast dough made with kefir, giving the pastry softness and lightness. The uniqueness of these pies is their versatility: they are suitable for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. They can be served hot, complemented with greens or a light salad. Due to their balanced flavor, such pies will appeal to lovers of simple and heartfelt home cooking.
1
Warm the kefir and pour it into a deep bowl.
- Kefir: 200 ml
2
Slightly heat the sunflower oil and pour it into the kefir.
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
3
Add 1 incomplete tablespoon of sugar.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
4
Add salt.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
5
Stir with a wooden spatula.
6
Add dry yeast to the flour and sift into the kefir mixture.
- Dry yeast: 10 g
- Premium-grade wheat flour: 400 g
7
Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
8
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with sunflower oil.
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
9
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 100 g
10
Chop the onion very finely.
- Onion: 1 head
11
Drain the juice from the can. Mash the tuna with a fork. Mix cheese, onion, mayonnaise, and tuna until smooth.
- Tuna: 1 jar
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
12
Form a small flatbread from the dough, place the filling in the middle, and pinch the edges.
13
You can make small cuts with scissors for decoration if desired.
14
Place the pies on a baking sheet and brush with egg yolk. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
15
Serve at the table.
