Cheese and Leek Pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can't help but love this pie with cheese and leek, as it perfectly combines French "brisée" pastry with cheese and leek. Follow the recipe and delight yourself and your loved ones with delicious homemade baking. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients according to the recipe list.
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Step 2
Put the flour into a mixing bowl. Rub the flour with cold butter. It is convenient to do this using a grater, periodically dipping the butter into the flour, but you can simply rub it in with your hands.
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Step 3
Add egg, salt, and water to the dough.
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Step 4
It is best to shake the water, egg, and salt until uniform and pour into the flour mixture.
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Step 5
Knead the dough by hand; there's no need to knead it for a long time—just bring it together into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Grate the cheese on a grater.
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Step 7
Take 100-150 grams of leek, finely chop, add to the cheese, and mix.
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Step 8
For the filling, mix 2 eggs and sour cream, add salt and black pepper to taste.
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Step 9
Prepare a baking dish, line the bottom with parchment paper, grease the sides with butter and lightly dust with flour, then shake off the excess flour. Preheat the oven to 180°C in the "top-bottom" heating mode.
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Step 10
Lightly flour the work surface, roll out the dough into a sheet. Using a rolling pin, transfer the dough to the pan.
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Step 11
Place the dough in the pan, shape the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork.
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Step 12
Place the cheese and onion filling into a baking dish, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 13
Pour in the filling, smooth it out. Place the pie in the oven for 30-40 minutes, bake until done, until the dough turns light golden.
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Step 14
Remove the pie from the mold and serve.
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Step 15
The pie is incredibly delicious both hot and cold.