Tatar-style echpochmak
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. If you know any Tatars, you've probably been treated to these amazingly delicious little triangles. Now you can make authentic Tatar-style echpochmak at home, delighting yourself and your loved ones with incredibly tasty pies. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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1. Don't you know yet how to make Tatar-style echpochmak? Then here's a detailed instruction. In a deep bowl, combine the egg, a pinch of salt, sugar, and dry yeast. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Pour in the milk and vegetable oil, and gently stir.
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3. Gradually add flour and knead the dough. Be quite careful with the flour to avoid making the dough too stiff. When the dough no longer sticks to your hands but is still soft, cover it with a towel and let it rise.
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Step 4
4. This time can be spent preparing the filling. Wash the meat (in this case, beef), dry it, and cut into small cubes.
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Step 5
5. Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut into small cubes as well.
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6. Peel the onions and chop finely. Combine everything, mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 7
7. After about 2 hours, the dough will have risen well—increasing in volume by at least two times.
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8. Divide the finished dough into small portions. Roll out each piece on a floured surface.
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Step 9
9. Place the filling in the center of the rolled-out dough.
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Step 10
10. Tatar-style echpochmak at home – it's a properly shaped triangle. Carefully join and crimp the edges.
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Step 11
11. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with oil. Place the echpochmak on the sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
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Step 12
12. The holes are left on purpose. When a light crust begins to form, pour about a spoonful of broth into the center. If you don't have broth, you can add butter to boiling water, mix well, and pour it into the echpochmak. Return to the oven and bake until golden brown.