Kefir pie
Description
The recipe will not take much time. The filling can be very varied—from sweet to meat or any vegetable options. Today I will tell you about it. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all ingredients. You can make the mashed potatoes ahead of time or use leftovers from last night’s dinner. If you like, you can even make the dish without it altogether.
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Step 2
Beat the egg with salt.
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Step 3
Add kefir and baking soda. Mix.
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Step 4
Add 2 cups of flour.
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Step 5
Mix and pour in the oil.
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Step 6
Then add the remaining flour in batches; you will typically need about 3½ cups. The dough should be soft and stick slightly to your hands. Shape it into a ball, brush with oil, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 7
Meanwhile, you can prepare the filling. The filling can be very diverse. I sautéed the onion, added the cabbage, and stewed everything until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 8
To make the baked goods more filling, I added mashed potatoes and mixed everything well.
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Step 9
Divide the dough into 4–5 pieces. Coat each piece in flour and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread the filling on top, leaving a small gap along one edge.
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Step 10
Roll the dough with the filling into a roll, pinch the edges and the seam closed.
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Step 11
Grease the baking dish with butter or oil. Place one roll in the centre, coiled like a snail. Repeat the same steps with the remaining pieces of dough, arranging them in a circle. You should end up with a round pie in the shape of a snail.
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Step 12
Brush the dough with egg yolk; you can sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 30–40 minutes. The top should turn golden brown.
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Step 13
The “Snail” kefir pie is ready. It tastes good warm and after it has cooled.
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Step 14
The baked goods are ready. Serve with tea.