Piroshki - Homemade Stuffed Buns in Oven | Traditional Russian Cuisine

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Lean turkey reduces fat while TVP is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber, while bread flour can be cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

Mix warm milk and yeast in a bowl until dissolved.

Add sugar and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the flour.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by sautéing onions in oil until translucent.

Add ground meat and cook until browned, seasoning with herbs and spices.

Alternatively, prepare a vegetarian filling with sautéed cabbage, mushrooms, and rice.

Divide the risen dough into equal pieces and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal tightly.

Place the piroshki on a baking sheet or in a frying pan.

Bake at 375°F until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes, or fry until golden, 3-4 minutes per side.

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