
Pie with cabbage and mushrooms
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This pie is made with classic enriched yeast dough. The pie with mushrooms and cabbage is versatile—it's suitable for both weekdays and holidays, served as an appetizer, alongside any main course instead of bread, or with soups and broths, even with tea. It's hard to stop eating this pie, even if it's at the expense of your figure. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for making the pie.
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Step 2

Put the yeast into a bowl.
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Step 3

Pour in warm milk, add sugar. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to activate the yeast.
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Step 4

Add the melted butter and sour cream.
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Step 5

Add salt and sifted flour.
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Step 6

Knead a soft and elastic dough.
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Step 7

Place the dough in a warm spot. After an hour to an hour and a half, it will have doubled in volume and will be ready to use.
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Step 8

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Cut the cabbage into thin strips. Chop the onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the mushrooms. Place the vegetables and mushrooms into a frying pan, add sunflower oil and a little water. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 20–25 minutes until soft. Then add chopped dill.
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Step 9

Salt the cabbage with onions and mushrooms to taste and mix.
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Step 10

When the dough has risen, knead it down and divide it into two unequal parts. Roll out the larger part into a sheet.
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Step 11

Place the layer of dough into a baking pan. Spread the filling over it.
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Step 12

Roll out the second part of the dough and cut it into strips. Place the strips on top of the filling.
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Step 13

Roll out the remaining dough into a sheet and cut it into strips. Braid the strips into braids.
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Step 14

Place the braided dough strands around the edge of the pie.
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Step 15

Let the pie stand at room temperature for 25–30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap or a towel. Then brush with egg and place in the oven.
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Step 16

Bake the pie at 175-180 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
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Step 17

Remove the finished cake from the mold, slice it, and serve.