Pirozhki Perfection
Pirozhki are a popular Russian dish consisting of individual-sized baked or fried buns filled with a variety of delicious fillings. This recipe for Pirozhki Perfection will guide you through making these savory treats at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, warm milk, egg, and vegetable oil. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small circle and place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the pirozhki until golden brown on all sides.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Frying pan
Tools
Rolling pin Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the pirozhki with a dollop of sour cream and a side of pickles for a traditional Russian meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian option, replace the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms and onions.
Cost
$15