Ossetian pie with apple and cinnamon
Description
There are many recipes for Ossetian pies with apples because every housewife has her own secret ingredient that makes her baking special. This is a recipe for an apple and cinnamon pie prepared in the traditional way. The recipe is very simple, manageable for any housewife, and the step-by-step instructions will help with the preparation.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour warm milk into a bowl for kneading the dough, add 1 tsp of sugar, sprinkle in the dry yeast, and mix until dissolved.
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Step 3
Add kefir, melted butter, and salt, crack in 1 egg, and mix until smooth.
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Step 4
Add the flour and knead into a soft, elastic dough.
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Step 5
Brush the dough with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, cover with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm spot to proof for about 1.5 hours. During proofing, punch down the dough twice at 30-minute intervals.
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Step 6
Dust the work surface of the table with flour, place the finished dough on it, and divide it into 2 parts.
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Step 7
Roll each piece of dough into a ball.
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Step 8
Grate the apples on a coarse grater, add sugar and cinnamon to taste. Place the apples in a sieve to remove excess moisture.
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Step 9
Roll out the flatbread into a sheet, place half of the apple filling in the center.
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Step 10
Bring the ends of the dough to the center and seal them.
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Step 11
Using your hands, gently level the pie, pressing it down slightly to make it thinner. Try not to damage the integrity of the dough. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the pie, and don’t forget to make a small hole in the center so that it doesn’t tear during baking. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 12
Brush the finished pie with butter; before serving, you can lightly dust it with powdered sugar. The Ossetian pie with apple and cinnamon turned out fragrant, juicy, and very tasty—just what you need for a cozy homemade tea time.