Cheese-filled Ossetian pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you've never tried Ossetian pies, now is the perfect time—especially since they are incredibly easy to make, particularly for an experienced cook. Prepare a yeast dough and let it rise well, punching it down once during the process. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: mix cottage cheese with chopped beet greens, add herbs and spices to taste, and stir thoroughly. Divide the dough into 3 parts and roll each into a round flatbread. Place equal portions of the filling in the center of each round, pinch the edges together, flatten slightly, and transfer to the oven for 40 minutes. Brush the hot pie generously with butter. Serve warm, either cooled down or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mix the yeast with the flour, add warm water, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt.
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Step 2
Knead the dough thoroughly and let it rise for an hour. Then punch it down and leave it for another 30 minutes.
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Step 3
While the dough is rising, mix the cottage cheese with chopped beet greens, add salt, pepper, herbs, and other spices to taste. Divide the dough into 3 parts and roll each part into a round flatbread. Place equal portions of the filling in the center of each flatbread.
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Step 4
Pinch the edges, leaving a small opening, transfer the pie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and carefully flatten it into a thin round. Preheat the oven to 170°C and bake the pie for 40 minutes. Generously brush the hot pie with butter. Serve warm.