Meat pie made with yeast dough
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. Homemade meat pie made with yeast dough is quite easy to prepare. You can serve it at the table, or take it for a picnic or as a snack at work. Serve cooled down or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. How to make a meat pie from yeast dough? It's much easier than it might seem at first glance. First, you need to prepare the dough. Dissolve yeast in 3 tablespoons of warm water in a small container. Add a pinch of sugar and a little flour. Cover and let sit for 10–15 minutes. This is necessary to activate the yeast. The result should be a foam formed on the surface (if no foam appears, the yeast is no good).
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Step 2
2. While the yeast is "waking up," beat an egg with a pinch of salt in a separate container. Add vegetable oil and mix thoroughly. Sift flour into another container and add the yeast. Then pour in the egg-oil mixture and the remaining water. Knead until you get an elastic dough without lumps. This recipe involves working with relatively soft dough to make the pie more tender and airy. If desired, you can add more flour and knead a firmer dough.
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Step 3
3. Now cover the bowl with dough with a towel or plastic wrap and set it in a warm place for about 40-45 minutes. During this time, the dough should rise and double in volume.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Peel the onion and dice it finely. Transfer to a skillet with well-heated vegetable oil and sauté until golden brown. Wash the meat, dry it, and pass it through a meat grinder. Add the ground meat to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste (you can also add your favorite spices or nuts if desired). Remove the cooked filling from the heat and let it cool.
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Step 5
5. Grease your hands with vegetable oil and transfer about three-quarters of the dough into a baking dish. Then add the filling. This dough is so soft that it's very easy to work with.
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Step 6
6. The remaining dough should be used to cover the top, carefully spreading it evenly over the filling. After this step, the dough needs to rest for a while. Cover the pan and place it in a warm spot for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 7
7. To allow steam to escape from the dough, make small holes. This type of dough tends to close up fairly quickly, so it's a good idea to secure the holes (for example, using pasta pieces). Now the pie can be placed in a preheated oven for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 8
8. When a crust begins to form, you can brush the top with beaten egg or butter. The homemade yeast-based meat pie should be cooled thoroughly, then cut into portions and served.