Vatrushki with Ham and Cheese
Description
It goes perfectly with tea and coffee. Ham and cheese vatrushki are easy and simple to make. You can add a pickled gherkin or a fresh tomato to the filling. Experiment, and each time you’ll have vatrushki with a new flavor. They can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm milk. Leave for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
When the time is up, add the egg and mix.
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Step 4
Add salt, two thirds of the amount of flour called for in the recipe. Start kneading the dough.
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Step 5
As soon as the dough starts to gather into lumps, add the remaining flour and vegetable oil. Knead until smooth.
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Step 6
The finished dough should be soft, light, and pliable. Shape it into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it for 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place.
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Step 7
Prepare the filling. Cut the ham into thin, short julienne strips. Place in the bowl.
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Step 8
For the ham, grate the cheese and onion. Add mayonnaise and salt to taste. The filling is ready.
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Step 9
After the allotted time has passed, the dough will have increased in volume and will be ready to shape.
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Step 10
Do a light punch-down. Divide the dough into 10 portions. Shape each into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 11
Using a glass, press down the center of each piece. Pull the sides outward, forming a small “basket.”
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Step 12
Place the filling in the center of each prepared piece. Brush the vatrushkas with egg yolk. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25 minutes. Allow for how your own oven behaves.
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Step 13
After the time indicated has elapsed, take the vatrushki out of the oven.
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Step 14
Transfer to a serving dish, cool slightly, and serve warm to the table.
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Step 15
Your baked goods are ready. Serve them with tea.