Cultural Cookbook: Piragi

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lighter option, while water can be used for a dairy-free version.

Put milk and 1.5 sticks of butter in a saucepan over low heat until melted and warm.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Prepare warm water for the yeast to hydrate.

Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix well.

Add the egg yolks to the dough and mix.

Add the hydrated yeast to the dough and knead until soft and silky, adding more flour if necessary.

Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

Cut bacon with kitchen shears and cook in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until fat renders.

Add onions to the skillet and stir occasionally until browned.

Flour the countertop and divide the dough into two pieces, rolling each into a footlong sausage and cutting into 12-inch pieces.

Flatten each piece into a circle, add a spoonful of filling, pinch shut, and place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper.

Brush tops with beaten egg for egg wash.

Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden brown.

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