Potato
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. Making Kartofchin is very easy, follow the step‑by‑step instructions, and take the tips and recommendations into account. Use any soft cheese, you can add processed or smoked cheese, and with smoked cheese the flavor will be especially piquant. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, crumble the yeast, add salt.
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Step 3
Bring water to a boil, pour milk into it, add one tablespoon of vegetable oil, cool to a temperature of 40 degrees.
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Step 4
Pour the liquid into the flour mixture, knead the dough, then brush the dough with a tablespoon of vegetable oil, cover with a napkin or plastic wrap and let it ferment for 40‑50 minutes. Perform a folding, after which let it rest for another 20‑30 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes.
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Step 5
The ready-to-use dough should increase by at least one and a half times; divide it into three equal parts.
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Step 6
Mash the potatoes into a puree, grate or mash the soft cheese with a fork, and season with pepper.
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Step 7
Stretch the dough with your hands, then add the filling.
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Step 8
Gather the ends of the dough into a knot.
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Step 9
Carefully knead into a flatbread, trying not to damage the dough. Do not use a rolling pin; everything is done by hand. To prevent the flatbread from bubbling during baking, prick it with a fork or make a small opening in the center.
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Step 10
Bake the flatbread in the oven for 15–20 minutes at a temperature of 220–240 °C. Generously spread butter on the finished flatbread.
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Step 11
Layer the pies on top of each other, spreading each layer with butter.
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Step 12
Serve the Kartofchin by cutting all three layers simultaneously.