Lamb Pie
Description
Homemade pastry for tea. Actually, preparing a lamb pie at home can be considered a pleasant task, as these two hours pass in anticipation of a delicious treat. The pie turns out very juicy and incredibly aromatic, so it can be served not only for dinner but also offered to dear guests. Overall, this lamb pie recipe will be useful for all housewives without exception, and besides, making this pastry is not difficult at all—even a beginner cook can handle it. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, as it should be, we will start cooking with the dough. First, we need to cut the lamb fat into very small cubes.
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Step 2
Now we sift the flour, add salt and cut-up fat, transfer this mixture to the blender container and process until it resembles coarse flour crumbs.
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Step 3
To this crumb, we add sour cream and start kneading the dough (not too vigorously), then pour in the vegetable oil at the end.
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Step 4
When the dough reaches a more or less uniform consistency, shape it into a ball, place it in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
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Step 5
Now we can prepare the filling. Take a lamb leg, separate the meat from the bone, and remove all membranes, tendons, and fat. Rinse the lamb and dry it thoroughly with paper towels.
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Step 6
Next comes the most difficult and tedious part of the recipe: the meat needs to be cut into small cubes (about the size of a large pea). Once we've done that, add the minced onion, spices, and salt to the lamb, then mix everything together.
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Step 7
We divide the risen dough into two parts, making one part larger than the other. Roll out the larger part into a sheet and transfer it to a baking pan lined with parchment paper, leaving dough edges around the sides of the pan. Place the filling onto the dough sheet and spread it evenly.
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Step 8
Then we take the smaller piece of dough, roll it out as well, and carefully transfer it onto the filling. We tightly seal the edges of the bottom and top layers, and brush the surface of the pie with lightly beaten egg.
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Step 9
In the center of the upper layer, make a round hole through which steam will escape and through which we will pour the liquid.
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Step 10
Place the pie in an oven preheated to 180 degrees and bake for 40–50 minutes. After about 40 minutes, dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water and begin pouring the liquid into the hole on top of the pie in small portions (7–8 times). Continue cooking the pie this way for another 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 11
Now you can cut the lamb pie into portion pieces and serve it at the table. Enjoy your meal!