The dough is the perfect base for a delicious snack, and the preparation process is a true art. Start by mixing all the ingredients for the dough. Use a combination of wheat flour, salt, sparkling water, and oil. Knead the ingredients patiently until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough that does not stick to your hands. If you notice that the dough is too dry, gradually add yogurt or sparkling water to give it that fine and soft texture. Once you finish kneading, wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour. This step is essential as it helps the gluten relax, making it easier to roll out later.
After the time has passed, take the dough out of the refrigerator and knead it again for 5-10 minutes to achieve a uniform consistency. Then, wrapped again, refrigerate it for another 30 minutes. During this time, you can prepare the filling. Heat a pan with a little oil and add finely chopped onion. Sauté the onion until it becomes golden and translucent, then add the minced meat. Continue stirring constantly so that it cooks evenly. When the meat has changed color and is well cooked, let the mixture cool slightly. Once cooled, incorporate a beaten egg, finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill, and season to taste with salt, pepper, and perhaps some aromatic spices like paprika or cumin.
Once the filling is ready, roll out the dough on a well-floured work surface, then cut the dough sheet into small squares. In the center of each square, add a teaspoon of the prepared filling. Fold the corners over the filling, forming a small package or pie, and press the edges well to seal. Place each package on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them. To give them a delicious appearance, brush each pie with a beaten egg yolk, which will give a golden and appetizing crust.
Preheat the oven to a medium temperature and place the tray with the pies inside. Bake them for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy. After taking them out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on a rack so that the steam does not affect their texture. Served warm, these pies are absolutely delicious, but feel free to enjoy them cold as well, as their taste remains just as delightful. This recipe will surely become a favorite in your family!
After the time has passed, take the dough out of the refrigerator and knead it again for 5-10 minutes to achieve a uniform consistency. Then, wrapped again, refrigerate it for another 30 minutes. During this time, you can prepare the filling. Heat a pan with a little oil and add finely chopped onion. Sauté the onion until it becomes golden and translucent, then add the minced meat. Continue stirring constantly so that it cooks evenly. When the meat has changed color and is well cooked, let the mixture cool slightly. Once cooled, incorporate a beaten egg, finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill, and season to taste with salt, pepper, and perhaps some aromatic spices like paprika or cumin.
Once the filling is ready, roll out the dough on a well-floured work surface, then cut the dough sheet into small squares. In the center of each square, add a teaspoon of the prepared filling. Fold the corners over the filling, forming a small package or pie, and press the edges well to seal. Place each package on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them. To give them a delicious appearance, brush each pie with a beaten egg yolk, which will give a golden and appetizing crust.
Preheat the oven to a medium temperature and place the tray with the pies inside. Bake them for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy. After taking them out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on a rack so that the steam does not affect their texture. Served warm, these pies are absolutely delicious, but feel free to enjoy them cold as well, as their taste remains just as delightful. This recipe will surely become a favorite in your family!
Ingredients
Dough: -400 g flour -200 g butter cut into pieces, at room temperature -1 level teaspoon salt -1- 2 teaspoons vinegar -1- 2 tablespoons vinegar -2 tablespoons yogurt or sana or 100 ml mineral water Filling: -350 g minced meat (pork or mixture, I used beef) -1 red onion -1 egg -50 ml oil -1 green onion, optional -1- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs -1 green parsley -organo, to taste - salt - pepper -1 egg yolk for basting