Piroshki with Minced Meat and Mushrooms

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 1 packet dry yeast
• 150 g lukewarm water
• 150 g lukewarm milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter (lukewarm)
• 1 egg
• 600 g all-purpose flour

For the filling:

• 250 g minced meat
• 5–6 white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste diluted in water)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sweet paprika
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 80 g water
• Olive oil

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Instructions

For the dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Mix well using a whisk until smooth.
2. Gradually add the flour while kneading until the dough is soft and smooth, just enough to not stick to your hands. Adjust the flour if needed.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 35–40 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into small balls, about 25–30 g each, and flatten them into thin disks, roughly the size of a small plate.

For the filling:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion, mushrooms, and garlic until softened.
2. Add the minced meat and sauté until it changes color.
3. Add the water, tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon stick. Stir well and simmer over medium heat for 30–35 minutes, until the minced meat is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.

Assembling the piroshki:

1. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough disk.
2. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and seal tightly along the seam to ensure they don’t open during frying.

Frying the piroshki:

1. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a deep pot. Test the oil with a small piece of dough; if it rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
2. Fry 5–6 piroshki at a time for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Repeat until all are fried.

Serve warm.

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Crispy on the outside, savory and flavorful on the inside, these piroshki with minced meat and mushrooms are a hearty treat. Perfect for family gatherings or as a quick snack, they deliver a comforting taste of homemade goodness in every bite. Enjoy!

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