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Filled Baltic Pies Recipe
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Filled Baltic Pies Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef or pork
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups boiled potatoes, mashed
  • 1 cup boiled carrots, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

For the Dough

  • In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and salt.
  • Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Utilizing a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the butter into the flour until the mixture takes on the texture of coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the sour cream and mix until the dough starts to come together.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it until it forms a smooth ball. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.

For the Filling

  • In a frying pan, warm a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, and cook until they turn translucent.
  • Add the ground meat and cook until it's browned and cooked through. Break it into small crumbles as it cooks.
  • Stir in the mashed potatoes, grated carrots, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Assembly

  • Before you begin, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Take the chilled dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large, thin rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
  • With a circular cookie cutter or a glass, create round shapes by cutting through the dough. Place a spoonful of the meat and vegetable filling in the center of each circle.
  • Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges with a fork to seal them tightly. You can also make a decorative edge by twisting the dough with your fingers.
  • Place the filled pies on the prepared baking sheet.

Baking

  • Brush the tops of the pies with a beaten egg or a bit of milk to give them a golden color when baked.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and crispy.

Serving

  • Once baked, let the Filled Baltic Pies cool for a few minutes before serving. They are delicious when served warm.