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Piroshki Dough Recipe

This simple recipe for Russian Piroshki dough is great! An elastic and fluffy dough that is easy to work with and may be fried or baked.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F)
  • 1/3 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2½ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
  • flour for dusting
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Instructions

  • In a stand up mixer, add warm water, milk , salt, and oil into the bowl and mix.
    Sprinkle the yeast then sugar and gently stir. Cover and allow the yeast to activate, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the flour into and mix with the dough hook until well incorporated. Cover with a towel and let the dough rise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Notes

The dough will make about 20-24 piroshki, depending on how large you want the mini pies.
  • FRY METHOD- Add oil into a large pot, and heat oil to 330°F. Once the oil is hot add the filled piroshki into the pot and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • BAKE METHOD- Brush the piroshki with egg wash and add them to a baking sheet. Bake at 375F for 18-22 minutes, or until really golden.