Pirozhki
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. "Burekas" pastries are similar to Russian pirozhki, but are usually made with puff pastry and always baked in an oven. This type of pastry is especially popular in Israel. These pastries can be filled with cheese, vegetables, or mushrooms, and can be served with yogurt or tomato sauce. Look, the pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the flour and mix it with salt and baking powder. Add softened butter and rub the mixture into crumbs. Mix cold water well with olive oil and add it to the flour.
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Step 2
2. Knead an elastic dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll out the dough into a thin sheet 3-4 mm thick and cut out circles 10 cm in diameter.
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Step 3
3. Mash the feta cheese with a fork and mix it with well-drained cottage cheese, egg yolk, and pepper. If the mixture turns out too wet, add breadcrumbs or semolina. Place a portion of the filling in the center of each circle, then shape into buns.
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Step 4
4. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 25-30 minutes.