Fried Piroshki Recipe (Savory Belyashi)

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 tsp dry yeast
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups mashed potatoes ((leftovers))
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 5 oz beef liver
• 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. 1

   To make the dough: combine the wet ingredients into a bowl of a stand mixer, followed by the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for 3 minutes. Let rise until doubled (30-45 minutes.)

2. 2

   To make the filling: Saute the onion in 3 Tbsp of oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside. Boil the liver in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Drain and run through a meat grinder with the sauteed onion mixture (or chop in a food processor.) Stir into the mashed potatoes.

3. 3

   To Shape Piroshki: transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into a 34" long log and cut into 1-inch slices.

4. 4

   Slightly flatten dough piece and fill with 1 Tbsp of filling. Fold and pinch the edges shut. Place onto a floured tray.

5. 5

   Fry the Piroshki for 2-3 minutes on each side or until nicely browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve Warm!