Traditional Russian Pirozhki Recipe
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Traditional Russian Pirozhki

"I'm Russian, and this recipe has been handed down from my grandma. They taste delicious, and are a great comfort food (or any other food)."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 60 pirozhki
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk, warmed
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely chopped
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place 1/2 cup milk in a cup or small bowl. Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast over the top. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Pour the remaining milk into a large bowl.
  2. Add the melted butter, egg, salt and 1 cup of flour to the large bowl with the milk. Stir in the yeast mixture. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and doesn't stick to your hands. Cover the bowl loosely and set in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour. Dough should almost triple in size.
  3. While you wait for the dough to rise, melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage has wilted. Mix in the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until cabbage is tender. Set this aside for the filling.
  4. Place the risen dough onto a floured surface and gently form into a long snake about 2 inches wide. Cut into 1 inch pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten the balls by hand until they are 4 to 5 inches across. Place a spoonful of the cabbage filling in the center and fold in half to enclose. Pinch the edges together to seal in the filling.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line one or two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Place the pirozhki onto the baking sheet, leaving room between them for them to grow.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 134 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 54mg

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Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by WHATScooking4DINNER 
I'm Russian as well and make pirozhki pretty much the same way. Here is what I do... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by Mel 
I am so glad to find this recipe, a friend requested me to find this and make them for her... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Mariasaurus Rex 
it IS my recipe! ;-). i would definitly reccomend it! MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by abbey 
Delicious, plain or with some mustard! I'd never had or heard of these before, but I'm glad I... MORE
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Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by Deenie 
Oh my gosh! I have traveled to Russia many times and watched them make this recipe and wanted... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2009 by barefootguy 
This recipe is fantastic! I followed the instructions to the letter, and they came out... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Cynthia 
I like to put mashed potatoes in it instead of cabbage. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by Almanzo Wilder 
Awesome. Used saurkraut. Next time I will remember to warm the milk before adding yeast. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by j-E-n-N-i 
i haven't tried the recipe yet but im sure it's goin to be delicious. My parents usually fry... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by ELEFANTAS 
I don't usually do too well with baking, but this turned out great! MORE

 
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