Layered pie with smelt
Description
Magnificent dish for dinner. A wonderful light pie. The flavor is exquisite, the filling is light and there’s no heaviness in the stomach. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Divide the puff pastry into two parts. Roll them out and place on a baking sheet. Lightly dust the baking sheet with flour. Now you need to clean the smelt. This is the only step in making the pie that takes a bit of time. The best choice for this recipe is a fatty, large fish. Rinse the smelt. Cut off the head, tail, and fins. Slice along the belly and remove the backbone. Lay the whole cleaned fish on the pastry sheet. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2
2. Peel the onion and finely slice it. Chop the dill greens. Place pieces of butter on top of the smelt. Distribute the onion and dill over the entire surface.
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Step 3
3. Roll out the second half of the dough and cover the filling. Seal the dough well on all sides so it doesn’t tear. Place it in an oven preheated to 170‑180 °C. Bake for 20‑25 minutes. When the pie is baked, remove it from the oven and cover it with a towel for 10‑15 minutes. A magnificent dinner for your family is ready.