Piroshki

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 17
Fluffy and savory piroshki made with a hearty beef and cabbage filling
in Appetizer

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 packages yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs , beaten
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup water
3 cups flour
6 tablespoons shortening ( heaping )
4 cups flour
2 lbs chuck , chopped
2 medium onions , chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic , chopped
1 large head of cabbage , chopped
to taste salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
362
Sugar
3g
Fat
15g
Piroshki are a traditional Russian hand pie that are perfect as an appetizer or snack. These fluffy and savory pastries are filled with a hearty mix of beef and cabbage and make for a satisfying treat that will warm you up on a cold day. While they may require a bit more effort than your average snack, the end result is well worth it. Piroshki are also versatile and can be filled with a variety of other ingredients, such as cheese, mushrooms, and potatoes.

Instructions

1.Heat milk until warm
2.In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk
3.Add beaten eggs, salt, and water to the bowl
4.Gradually stir in 3 cups of flour and mix until smooth
5.Melt the shortening and stir in
6.Stir in the remaining flour until the dough is firm
7.Cover and let rise for 1 hour
8.In a separate pan, sauté the chopped beef, onions, butter, and garlic until brown
9.Add cabbage and salt and pepper to taste
10.Let the mixture cool
11.Preheat the oven to 400°F
12.Roll out the dough and cut into 5-inch rounds
13.Place a spoonful of filling on one side of each round
14.Fold the other side over the filling and crimp edge with a fork
15.Place on a greased baking sheet
16.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown

PROS

– Filling and satisfying as an appetizer or snack
– Can be made ahead and reheated
– Versatile and can be filled with a variety of other ingredients

CONS

– High in calories and fat
– Requires a bit of effort to make the dough and filling

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While piroshki are not the healthiest food option due to their high calorie and fat content, the addition of cabbage to the filling provides some nutritional benefits. Cabbage is known for being low in calories and high in fiber, as well as being a good source of vitamins C and K.

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