Pirozhkis
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees Delightful handheld Russian pastries with a flaky sour cream crust, adaptable with savory meat and onion or sweet fruit fillings. Baked to golden perfection at high heat for a crisp texture.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 12–16 Pirozhkis |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Cup | Butter | Softened |
| 1/2 Pint | Sour Cream | Cold |
| 1 | Egg | Whole |
| As Needed | Flour | Sifted, plus extra for dusting |
| 1 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| 1 pinch | Salt | None |
| 1 | Egg | Beaten, for egg wash |
Filling Options
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As Needed | Meat | Cooked and combined with chopped Onions |
| As Needed | Apples | Chopped raw, mixed with Raisins, Cinnamon, and Sugar |
| As Needed | Fruit Conserve | Mixed with chopped Nuts |
| As Needed | Fruits | Dried |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 pint sour cream, and whole 1 egg until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together enough flour (to thicken the mixture so that it can be rolled very thin), 1 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a manageable dough forms.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake
- Roll the dough out very thin on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rings using a 2 1/2-inch diameter cutter.
- Place a teaspoon of your chosen filling (meat, apples, fruit conserve, or fruits) onto the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges tightly together to seal.
- Place the assembled pies on a well-greased baking sheet, paint the tops lightly with the beaten 1 egg, and bake at 425°F until golden brown and fragrant.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Unbaked assembled pirozhkis can be frozen on a tray before transferring to a bag for up to 1 month; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
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