Khalyuzh
Description
Halyuzhi are made both for holidays and for a family breakfast or dinner. The juicy filling and the thin, crispy dough will not leave you indifferent. I suggest making halyuzhi and treating your loved ones to this tasty and aromatic homemade pastry. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Add sour cream and salt to hot water. Stir.
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Step 3
In a deep bowl, add the flour and pour in the hot mixture.
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Step 4
Mix everything with a spoon, then knead with your hands into a soft, slightly sticky dough. Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 5
For the filling, grate the cheese or simply crumble it by hand. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste, if necessary.
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Step 6
Divide the dough into 8–10 pieces.
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Step 7
Roll each piece of dough into a circle, about 2–3 ml thick. Place the filling on one edge of the dough.
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Step 8
Cover the filling with the second half of the dough and pinch the edges by hand, then cut off the excess dough with a knife.
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Step 9
Fry the khalyuzhi in a pan with a large amount of vegetable oil.
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Step 10
Cook over medium heat. During frying, the khalyuzhi should be basted with hot oil so that they turn out fluffy and bubbly.
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Step 11
Transfer the finished halyuzhi onto a paper towel to remove excess oil, then serve them immediately at the table. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they are especially tasty when hot.