Puff pastry yeast envelopes with potatoes and cheese
4 servings
60 minutes
Layered yeast envelopes with potatoes and cheese are a true embodiment of home comfort and traditional Russian cuisine. The combination of airy puff pastry and tender mashed potatoes with gooey cheese creates a harmony of flavors that can warm the soul. The history of such pastries goes back centuries when housewives prepared them for family feasts, filling the home with the aroma of fresh baking. These envelopes can be served as a standalone dish or as an appetizer for lunch. They are convenient to take on the road, to a picnic, or simply to enjoy on a cozy evening with hot tea. The crispy crust, creamy filling, and subtle notes of cheese make them a favorite treat for the whole family.
1
Thaw the dough, removing it from the packaging.
- Yeasted puff pastry: 500 g
2
Boil the potatoes and make mashed potatoes with butter.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Butter: to taste
3
Mix the puree with grated cheese.
- Cheese: 200 g
4
Carefully roll out the thawed dough in one direction.
5
Cut into squares of 8 by 8 centimeters.
6
Put a tablespoon of filling in each square.
- Yeasted puff pastry: 500 g
7
Make an envelope.
8
Brush each prepared envelope with lightly beaten egg and let it rest on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes.
- Cheese: 200 g
- Potato: 1 kg
- Butter: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
9
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees.
