Description
Soft, golden, and filled with your favorite savory or sweet fillings, this piroshki recipe brings traditional Eastern European flavor to your kitchen. Whether fried or baked, each bun is a satisfying snack or meal that stores and reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Filling of choice:
Savory: 1 lb ground beef or pork, 1 small onion (chopped), salt & pepper
Vegetarian: 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 small onion (sautéed)
Sweet: 1/2 cup fruit preserves or jam
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare your filling of choice during the rise time.
- Punch down dough and divide into 16–20 pieces. Flatten each into a circle.
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of filling to each. Fold and pinch edges to seal.
- Place seam-side down and let rise for 20–30 minutes under a towel.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden brown on both sides (2–3 minutes each), or bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes after brushing with egg wash.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.