Kefir pies fried in a frying pan

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr 20 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to fry lush kefir pies in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary ingredients. The first secret to a successful test is to use slightly sour kefir so that it contains a large amount of lactic acid. Kefir must be full fat, at least 3.2% fat. It can be kept warm beforehand to activate the action of lactic acid.

2. STEP 2

   

   Heat kefir to a temperature of 36 degrees. It is better to do this on the stove over low heat, constantly stirring with a spatula so that the kefir does not turn into cottage cheese and the whey does not separate. If kefir is low-fat, then it is better to add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to make the dough richer. Add sugar, salt and chicken egg yolk to a bowl of kefir and mix thoroughly.

3. STEP 3

   

   Sugar must be added, even if the pies have a savory filling, without sugar in the composition you will not get a successful dough. From a chicken egg you need to use only the yolk; the white is not needed, because it will make the dough heavier. Pour in vegetable oil and stir again.

4. STEP 4

   

   Sift the wheat flour. This will saturate it with oxygen, and the pies will turn out more fluffy. Add soda to the flour and mix and pour in small portions into a bowl with kefir, stirring the mixture each time with a whisk or spoon.

5. STEP 5

   

   When the mixture begins to thicken, place it on a floured work surface and continue kneading with your hands, gradually adding a little flour. The dough should be soft and smooth. Place it in a bowl, cover the top with cling film and leave at room temperature for 15 minutes. This must be done so that the gluten swells well and the dough becomes more manageable and elastic.

6. STEP 6

   

   Prepare the filling. To do this, wash, peel and cook the potatoes in salted water for 25 minutes, as if mashed.

7. STEP 7

   

   Drain the broth from the pan with potatoes, leaving a little liquid at the bottom of the pan. Add butter, salt, ground black pepper to taste, optionally finely chopped onions fried in vegetable oil and mix. The filling is ready.

8. STEP 8

   

   Divide the rested dough into 10 pieces or another amount depending on the desired size of the pies. Roll each piece into a round cake and place the filling in the center.

9. STEP 9

   

   Seal the edges of the dough to form a pie of any shape.

10. STEP 10

    

    Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat it. Fry the pies over medium heat on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the pies from the pan, blotting off any excess oil with a paper towel. Serve the pies to the table. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Elena Pankina

03.12.2023

5

What could be tastier than homemade pies! There are so many dough recipes. But I tried kefir pies fried in a frying pan for the first time. And what can I say, the pies turned out great! Delicate, airy, thin dough with a delicious potato filling with aromatic dill! Because I love greens, so I added dill to the filling with potatoes and onions! I highly recommend making delicious pies that are ideal for family tea!😘😊

Olga

03.12.2023

4.9

I love the recipe!!!! The dough is soft and easy and quick to make. No need to wait for it to rise) The pies are easy to form and do not come apart at the seams during frying!! which is important!!

natali

03.12.2023

4.6

I want to make these fried pies!!!

Daria ☼

03.12.2023

4.6

Wonderful pies!!!!!!!!!!! Eat for your health! You can try cooking with this variation

Svertulet

03.12.2023

5

The recipe is great! The dough is tender and soft! The pies turned out very tasty!