Fydchin
Description
The recipe won't take much time. In traditional Ossetian cuisine, pies hold a place of honor and are usually baked only for major holidays or weekends. I had the chance to try this pie at my friend's place, and she kindly shared with me this simple recipe for fydcin. I must say, this pie turns out excellent—very juicy and tender, absolutely delicious—and you can make it using common ingredients. So there's no need to wait for a holiday to treat yourself and your loved ones to this amazing pastry. Now I'll tell you how. Serve it cooled down or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the starter. Put a few tablespoons of flour into a bowl, add sugar, salt, and dry yeast, then mix. Pour in warm water or milk (no hotter than 38°C), stir, and let it sit in a warm place for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
After the time has elapsed, break an egg into the bowl with the sponge, mix well, and gradually start adding flour, kneading until you get a thick dough. At the end, add a little vegetable oil to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands. Cover the bowl with a towel and place it in a warm spot for about 30–40 minutes.
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Step 3
While the dough is rising and increasing in volume, we will prepare the filling. Pass the meat through a meat grinder, add chopped onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, then pour in water or broth to make the filling more tender. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
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Step 4
When the dough has risen, we knead it slightly and divide it into two parts, with one part larger than the other. We roll out the larger part and place it into a pan lined with parchment paper, forming the edges for the pie crust. Then we spread the prepared filling onto the dough.
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Step 5
Now roll out the remaining dough and cover the pie with it. Seal the edges tightly and make a few small holes in the pie to prevent it from puffing up.
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Step 6
Place the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Before removing, check for doneness using a toothpick.