Grandma's Shangi
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Grandma's shangi at home are a real treat made from the most ordinary ingredients. The dough, potato puree filling, and sour cream topping are incredibly delicious. Serve them hot, although they are also great when cooled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Slightly warm the milk and pour it into a deep bowl. Add yeast and sugar to it.
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Step 2
2. After 5-10 minutes, add about one-third of the flour, having sifted it beforehand.
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Step 3
3. Mix everything thoroughly and place in a warm spot, covered with a towel, for about 40 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Add a pinch of salt and beat an egg into the sponge.
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Step 5
5. Add vegetable oil, gradually sift in the flour.
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Step 6
6. The dough should be soft and elastic.
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Step 7
7. Place it in a deep pot and put it in a warm place. Let it rise twice. The best way to make grandmother's shangi is to knead the dough early in the morning.
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Step 8
8. For the filling, cut the peeled potatoes into medium pieces and boil until tender, salting the water slightly more than usual.
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Step 9
9. Drain the water, add butter. Mash the potatoes into a puree, add a pinch of sugar. Authentic grandmother-style shangi are made at home using a potato masher.
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Step 10
10. The filling must cool down completely so that it can be divided into equal parts.
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Step 11
11. Roll the potatoes into small balls. The specified amount of ingredients will yield approximately 16 pieces.
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Step 12
12. The dough will be this light and airy.
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Step 13
13. Separating small pieces, shape them into flatbreads. Let them rest for 10–15 minutes so they can rise slightly.
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Step 14
14. Place the dough on a baking sheet. Take the potato balls and flatten them into slightly smaller patties, then place them on top of the dough. Brush everything with sour cream and bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes. This is a delicious and simple way to make grandma's shangi.