Yeast pie with cheese

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 20 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake yeast pie with cheese? First, prepare the necessary ingredients for the dough.

2. STEP 2

   

   Dissolve yeast in warm water and stir. The water should be warm, but not scalding, otherwise the yeast in it will die. You will find more information about yeast in a separate article at the link at the end of the recipe.

3. STEP 3

   

   Add salt and 30 g of flour to the yeast.

4. STEP 4

   

   Stir the yeast mixture and leave in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.

5. STEP 5

   

   Pour the yeast mixture into a deep bowl, pour in the olive oil and sift the remaining flour into it in parts.

6. STEP 6

   

   Knead soft elastic dough. Knead the dough with your hands for 7-10 minutes. Depending on the quality of flour, you may need a little more or a little less. You can read more about flour and its properties in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

7. STEP 7

   

   Form the dough into a ball, cover with a towel and leave for 1 hour in a warm place.

8. STEP 8

   

   Prepare the ingredients for the filling. Brynza can be replaced with mozzarella or Adyghe cheese. Grate the cheeses on a fine grater and mix.

9. STEP 9

   

   Beat the egg with a fork, pour a little to grease the pie.

10. STEP 10

    

    Pour most of the egg into the cheese and mix. Turn on the oven at 220 degrees.

11. STEP 11

    

    Divide the risen dough into two parts. Roll out the first part on a floured surface into a circle approximately 5 mm thick.

12. STEP 12

    

    Spread the cheese filling evenly, leaving 1-2 cm from the edge.

13. STEP 13

    

    Roll out the second part of the dough into a circle of slightly smaller diameter. Cover the filling with a second layer of dough.

14. STEP 14

    

    Seal the edges.

15. STEP 15

    

    Make holes all over the surface of the pie with a fork. Brush the pie with the remaining beaten egg.

16. STEP 16

    

    Bake the pie for 20-30 minutes in an oven preheated to 220°C. The exact time depends on your oven. You can learn about the operating features of ovens by reading a separate article, link at the end of the recipe. Bon appetit!