Potato-filled vatrushka
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Undoubtedly, many of us know that vatrushkas are usually baked sweet, but there are other variations as well—for example, vatrushka with potatoes, filled with semolina porridge, cheese, and other ingredients. But today we'll focus specifically on vatrushkas filled with potatoes. They're delicious and filling, and can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Warm the milk, dissolve the fresh yeast in it, add a little sugar, and set aside until the yeast activates. Sift the flour into a bowl, pour in the milk with yeast, add vegetable oil. Knead the dough, working it well. Place it in a warm spot and let it rise for about an hour.
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Step 2
2. Boil the potatoes in salted water, mash them, add a little butter, and season with salt if needed. Beat two eggs and mix them into the mashed potatoes. Add a little cumin seed to the filling, as well as dill or parsley (your choice).
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Step 3
3. Then take the ready-made dough, place it on a board, and roll it into a long strip. Cut off small pieces, shape them into round balls, and place them on a board dusted with flour. Let the balls rest for 15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Roll the ball into a thick patty and make a depression in the center. Place the filling into this depression.
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Step 5
5. At the next step, place the vatrushkas on a greased baking sheet. Beat the remaining egg in a bowl and brush the vatrushkas with it. Also, coat them with sour cream and butter. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and bake the pastries for 15 minutes, until fully cooked. Now you know how to make vatrushkas with potatoes, as well as how to delight your friends with delicious treats.