Russian meat pie（Pirozhki）

Pirozhki is one of the oldest portable foods in Russia, and the most authentic way to enjoy it is with kvass.

Ingredients:

• 10g BBQ tea seasoning
• 500g of flour
• 250ml of milk
• 5g of yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt,
• 300g of minced beef
• 1 onion
• 200g of cabbage
• 2 boiled eggs
• 50g of butter
• appropriate amount of vegetable oil

Instructions:

I. Dough:

Dissolve the yeast in warm milk, mix with flour, eggs, sugar, and salt to knead into a smooth dough, then let it rise for 1 hour.

II. Filling:

Sauté onions until fragrant, add minced beef and stir-fry until browned, shred cabbage and sauté until softened, then mix and season.

III. Shaping:

Divide the dough into small pieces, fill with the filling, and pinch into an oval shape.

IV. Baking:

Brush the surface with egg wash, sprinkle with BBQ tea seasoning, and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Key tips:

The dough must ferment properly, with its volume expanding to twice its size.

The filling should be completely cooled before wrapping.

Traditionally, a cast iron baking tray is used for a crispier bottom.