Potato Pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A beautiful pie doesn't mean expensive or long. With the simplest set of ingredients that are in every refrigerator and two hours of free time, you get a wonderful pie. I will teach you how to make it, explain in detail and show every step. Don't be intimidated by the large number of steps in the recipe; in fact, everything is simple and accessible. The dough recipe is universal; it works for pies with both sweet and savory fillings. The main thing is not to use overly wet fillings so that it bakes through; with potatoes there are no problems in this regard! So, shall we begin? The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for the dough and the filling; we’ll prepare them simultaneously. Let’s get started!
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Step 2
Dissolve the salt, sugar, and yeast in warm milk.
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Step 3
Add vegetable oil, egg, flour, and knead the dough.
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Step 4
Cover the finished bun with plastic wrap or a towel, and place it in a warm, draft‑free spot for 1 hour.
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Step 5
Peel the potatoes, cover them with cold water just enough to cover, salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes until done.
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Step 6
Drain all the liquid from the cooked potatoes; it won’t be needed. Add the egg white (I set aside the yolk for greasing the pie) and butter (15 g). Mash with a potato masher into a puree and season with salt; if desired, add ground black pepper.
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Step 7
Add chopped dill to the slightly cooled potatoes and mix. The filling is ready!
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Step 8
Meanwhile, the dough has already risen well, doubling in size. Punch it down.
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Step 9
Divide the dough into three equal parts. Roll them into balls.
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Step 10
On the work surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a circle; the diameter doesn’t matter, I like thin layers, but thick ones are also tasty. Transfer the circle onto a baking sheet and smooth it out.
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Step 11
Divide the potato filling into 2 equal parts. Apply one part to the dough using a spoon; it's very convenient to smooth it with the back side.
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Step 12
Roll out the second circle of dough on the table. Cover the potatoes with it.
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Step 13
Distribute the second half of the potatoes over the dough.
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Step 14
Roll out the third circle, cover the potatoes. Pinch the edge or leave it as is, the potato filling will stay inside after baking anyway. Place a small cup in the center.
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Step 15
Make 8 cuts with a sharp knife straight from the glass to the very edge. Then step back 2 cm and make another 8 cuts within the sectors to the edge.
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Step 16
Now remove the cup. You will see 8 sectors with small cuts inside. Grab the edges and flip the strips of dough outward twice. Repeat this maneuver with each sector of the pie. Cover the dough with a napkin and let it rest for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, turn on the oven and preheat to 180 degrees.
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Step 17
Brush the top of the pie with egg yolk. Place it in the oven on the middle rack, bake for 30 minutes.
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Step 18
The handsome pie is ready! Spread the remaining piece (15 grams) of butter over it. Cool for about 15 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack until completely cooled.
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Step 19
Try the pie!
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Step 20
The pastry is ready. Serve with tea.