Pie with Morels
Description
It will be perfect with tea and coffee. My chanterelle pie is prepared according to a French recipe. In this recipe it is preferable to replace sour cream with rich country cream, and zucchini with leeks, but even in this simplified version the pie turns out very tasty It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for the pie.
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Step 2
Soak the morels in warm water for 1 hour.
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Step 3
Add sifted flour, baking powder, salt, chilled butter cut into large cubes, an egg, and 5 tablespoons of ice water to a mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Mix the dough with a mixer, but don't overdo it; the dough shouldn't be smooth, just break everything into crumbs.
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Step 5
Gather the crumbs into a ball, place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Step 6
Place oil in a heated skillet, sauté the onion until golden, add finely chopped mushrooms to the onion, and cook until the moisture evaporates.
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Step 7
Add 4 tbsp of sour cream or heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
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Step 8
Place the dough in the pan, shape the edges, prick the bottom with a fork, and put it in the freezer for 1 hour.
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Step 9
Line the pan with parchment, add peas or beans, bake for about 15 minutes at 150‑180 °C; this step is optional but recommended.
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Step 10
A pre‑baked pan ensures the bottom stays dry and doesn’t deform.
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Step 11
Grate the zucchini, finely chop the herbs.
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Step 12
Whisk 2 eggs with a pinch of salt, then add the remaining sour cream or cream and stir, adding a pinch of nutmeg.
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Step 13
Add grated zucchini and herbs, mix.
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Step 14
Place the mushrooms on the bottom of the baking dish.
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Step 15
Pour the sour cream mixture with zucchini and herbs over the top.
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Step 16
Sprinkle grated cheese on top, you can garnish with a small mushroom sliced in half, and sprinkle with dried aromatic herbs (basil, oregano).
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Step 17
Bake the first 40 minutes at 120 °C, then another 10 minutes at 150 °C. Let the finished pie cool to room temperature.
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Step 18
The pie with morels is ready.