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Russian Piroshki

Delicious Russian Piroshki: Comfort Food You'll Love

Delicious Russian Piroshki are golden, deep-fried hand pies filled with creamy potato and meat, making them irresistible comfort food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature for best results
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter or lard
  • 1 cup Milk Must be warm to activate the yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast No need for activation
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift before measuring
For the Filling
  • 3 medium Potatoes Boiled and mashed
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Mix in while potatoes are warm
  • 1 medium Onion Sweet onions recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves recommended
  • 1 pound Ground Meat (Beef, Pork, or Turkey) Turkey for lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust quantity to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Can omit if not liked
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Rolling Pin
  • Deep Fryer

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one egg, sugar, and salt. Gradually stir in warm milk and vegetable oil, followed by the sifted all-purpose flour and instant yeast. Mix until the dough starts to come together, then knead for 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  2. Cover the bowl and let it rise for 60-90 minutes in a warm spot until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
  1. Peel and cube potatoes, boil for about 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with unsalted butter.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter, add diced onion, sauté until translucent, then add ground meat, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
  3. Mix the cooled meat with the creamy mashed potatoes and add dill, salt, and pepper to taste.
Piroshki Assembly and Cooking
  1. Once dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape and fill with about 1 tablespoon of filling, then seal edges.
  2. Heat vegetable oil to 350-375°F (180-190°C) and fry Piroshki in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale for accurate flour measurement and ensure oil is hot enough before frying.

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