
Baby quick pirozhki from miracle dough
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. The dough is yeast-based but doesn’t need rising, which saves a lot of time. The pies are two-bite size, which is perfect for a buffet or small eaters. The way the dough is divided is a little unusual, but it really speeds up shaping—with a bit of practice you’ll get fast and pretty results. The filling can be anything: mashed potato (mashed with onion, with sautéed mushrooms, or with boiled minced meat), you can make them with onion and egg, or with a sweet cottage cheese filling. One rule—the filling must be thick and not runny. Not a recipe, a miracle! At our house these pies disappear like sunflower seeds—give them a try. The baking is done. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2

Melt the butter and add the milk; the mixture should be warm. Add the yeast and sugar. Leave for 5 minutes.
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Step 3

Then add salt and sifted flour in batches.
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Step 4

Mix with a spoon. Once the dough comes together into a ball, continue kneading by hand. The dough is ready! No rising required.
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Step 5

For the filling I’m using mashed potatoes, but you can make the pies with any other filling. The filling should be thick; a sweet one works too, such as cottage cheese.
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Step 6

Divide the dough into 3 pieces.
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Step 7

Roll out each piece into a rectangle. In the original recipe, the author suggests rolling it into a sheet measuring 50 by 30 cm. Honestly, I didn’t measure what size I ended up with.
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Step 8

Spread the filling along the long side.
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Step 9

Roll into a log and pinch the edges closed. You can pinch the seam shut as well. Dust your hand with flour and, with a twisting motion, tear off a piece of dough so you get a pastry. With a little practice, by the second or third one you’ll be doing it quickly and without effort. The pastry edges seal on their own. You can pinch the ends lightly for a prettier look.
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Step 10

Place the shaped pieces on a baking sheet. You can leave it ungreased; I brushed mine with egg yolk.
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Step 11

Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 12

Quick little pies from miracle dough are ready.