Chicken Pie with Unleavened Dough
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. Yeast-free kefir dough is easy to knead and bakes up soft and crisp. For the filling, use onion along with the chicken—it will keep the meat juicy. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making a chicken pie with unleavened dough.
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Step 2
Mix the melted and cooled butter with the sugar and salt, then pour in room-temperature kefir.
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Step 3
Add the sifted wheat flour together with the baking powder.
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Step 4
Knead a soft dough and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 5
While the dough rests, prepare the filling. Heat a skillet with vegetable oil, add the diced chicken breast and onion. Fry for 5–7 minutes, stirring, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Step 6
Divide the dough into 2 parts. Roll one into a circle and place it on the bottom of the pan. Spread the cooled chicken filling on top.
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Step 7
Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the filling; pinch the edges closed. Make a hole in the center of the pie and brush the entire surface with egg yolk. Sprinkle the pie with sesame seeds.
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Step 8
Bake the pie in the oven at 180°C for about 20–25 minutes. Remove the finished pie from the oven and let it cool slightly, covered with a clean towel — this will make the pastry even softer.
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Step 9
Serve the finished chicken pie at the table.
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Step 10
Enjoy your meal!