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Russian Piroshki

Delicious Russian Piroshki: Comforting Bites of Joy

Indulge in Russian Piroshki filled with creamy potatoes and savory meat, perfect for snacks or main dishes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 piroshki
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar To feed the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter or lard
  • 1 cup Milk Warm for rising
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast No activation needed
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift before use
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 medium Potatoes Preferably warm for mashing
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For mashing potatoes and sautéing onions
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped; sweet onions recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic Prefer whole cloves
  • 1 pound Ground Meat Beef, pork, or turkey; mix and match
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Optional
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
Frying Ingredients
  • as needed Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • skillet
  • deep pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, sugar, and salt. Gently warm the milk and add it along with the vegetable oil. Gradually stir in flour and yeast until a wet dough forms. Knead for about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 60-90 minutes.
Filling Preparation
  1. While the dough rises, boil salted water, add whole potatoes, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté chopped onion for 4-5 minutes. Add ground meat and season. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Mix mashed potatoes with the meat mixture and adjust seasoning with dill, salt, and pepper.
Assembling and Frying
  1. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 pieces. Shape into ovals, fill with mixture and seal edges. Flatten slightly.
  2. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F - 375°F. Fry piroshki in batches for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piroshkiCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

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