Pies with a surprise
Description
Want to surprise your loved ones? Here's a great option—serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Chop the chicken (you can use boiled fillet, smoked breast, or leftovers from a whole roasted bird, for example) and leek.
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Step 2
2. Heat a little butter in a skillet. Add the leek and sauté for a couple of minutes, stirring. Add crushed chili pepper to taste.
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Step 3
3. Add a little flour and mix well to prevent lumps from forming.
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Step 4
4. Slowly pour in the milk or cream in a thin stream.
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Step 5
5. Add the chicken. Season with salt, add spices and dried aromatic herbs to taste. Mix well, and after a minute remove the filling from the heat.
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Step 6
6. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares. Brush the edges with beaten egg.
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Step 7
7. Place the filling.
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Step 8
8. Carefully roll up, spread with filling, and tightly seal the edges.
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Step 9
9. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Brush the tops with the remaining egg and put them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 10
10. Bake the surprise-filled buns with a spicy filling until golden brown (about 20-25 minutes).