
Bacon with cabbage
Description
The pastry comes together easily and quickly. Bekkeny with cabbage are flavorful, homemade hand pies. Boiled eggs are usually added to the filling along with the cabbage. If you already know your way around yeast dough, baking bekkeny will be straightforward. Newcomers will find a step‑by‑step description and the full order of steps in the recipe. The buns are delicate, juicy inside and very tasty. Serve warm or chilled. Wonderful with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for cooking bacon. Prepare the ingredients for cooking bacon.
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Step 2

Crumble fresh yeast into a deep bowl.
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Step 3

Pour warm milk.
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Step 4

Add salt, sugar, and mayonnaise.
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Step 5

Mix milk, yeast, salt, sugar, and mayonnaise.
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Step 6

Gradually add the sifted flour.
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Step 7

Knead soft, elastic dough. Place it somewhere warm to rise.
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Step 8

After one to one and a half hours, the dough will increase in volume.
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Step 9

While the dough rises, prepare the filling for the pies. Shred the cabbage into thin strips and put it in the pan. Pour in sunflower oil and 2–3 tablespoons of water.
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Step 10

Cover the frying pan with a lid and stew the cabbage until tender, stirring from time to time.
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Step 11

Hard-boil the eggs, cool and peel them. Grate them on a coarse grater or chop them finely and add to the stewed cabbage. Salt to taste and mix. The filling for the pastries is ready.
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Step 12

When the dough has risen, take it out of the bowl, punch it down, and divide it into 60–70 g balls.
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Step 13

Roll each ball into a round flat cake. Spoon the filling onto the centre of the flat cake.
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Step 14

Seal the edges of the flatbread.
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Step 15

Braid the dough and shape the pastry into a crescent.
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Step 16

After proofing, transfer to a parchment-lined baking pan. Let rise at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Brush with egg.
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Step 17

Bake the pies in an oven preheated to 175–180 degrees for 35–40 minutes. Baking time depends on your oven.
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Step 18

Bacon with cabbage is ready. It can be served at the table.