Dough for Rastegai
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to make. If you've never tried this amazing dish of Russian cuisine, you've missed out, because rastegai are incredibly delicious—words can't even describe how tasty they are. You can prepare them with fish, meat, or eggs, rice and vegetables; there are many filling options, but the dough is always the same. Now I'll share with you my recipe for rastegai dough. Making this dough isn't difficult at all, though you'll need to be patient, as the whole process takes several hours. But the time spent is well worth it—the dough turns out very tender and airy, and the rastegai made with it are simply superb. So don't be lazy; with this easy rastegai dough recipe, you can treat your loved ones to a delicious delight. Serve them cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Warm the milk, pour it into a bowl, add the egg and whisk everything together briefly. Now dissolve the yeast in this mixture, then add sugar and melted butter.
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Step 2
To this mixture, gradually add the sifted flour, knead the dough, and add salt.
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Step 3
When the dough becomes soft, elastic, and stops sticking to the sides and hands, cover it with a towel and place in a warm spot for 1.5–2 hours. After that time, punch down the dough and let it rise again.
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Step 4
After the second proofing, you can confidently start shaping the rastegais.