Pie with ham, feta cheese and pickles
10 servings
90 minutes
Ham, feta cheese, and pickled cucumber pie is an original combination of tender dough and savory filling that captivates from the first bite. This recipe may have roots in European cuisine, where combining meat and dairy products with interesting additions is popular. Pickled cucumbers add a pleasant tang to the pie that harmonizes with the creaminess of feta and the rich flavor of ham. The result is a dish with a multilayered taste: salty, creamy, crispy, and soft at the same time. This pie is perfect for cozy home gatherings or as an interesting appetizer on a festive table. It can be served warm or chilled while enjoying the interplay of textures and flavors. It's a gastronomic balance where each note unfolds in a new way.
1
For the dough, combine 2 cups of flour, melted margarine, 1 egg, water, and salt, and mix well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 310 g
- Margarine: 150 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Water: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: pinch
2
For the filling, finely chop the ham, cucumbers, and cheese, add eggs and sour cream, and mix well. Dissolve 50 g of flour in milk, add it to the other ingredients and mix everything thoroughly.
- Ham: 150 g
- Pickled cucumbers: 3 pieces
- Brynza cheese: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 310 g
- Milk: 1 glass
3
Divide the dough into 2 parts. Roll one part into a sheet and place it on a baking tray. Prick the sheet with a fork in several places.
4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and evenly distribute the filling. Roll out the second layer of dough, place it on the filling, and pinch the edges. Put it back in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.
