Rasstegai with meat

Cookinero 3 Mar 2025

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A rasstegai is a pastry that is a pie with a partially open filling. The dough is pinched at the edges, and a hole is left in the center at the top. This way, the pie is "unbuttoned."

How to cook Rasstegai with meat

Step 1

Heat the milk to 40°C so that it is warm but not hot.

Step 2

Add some flour and mix.

Step 3

Add melted butter, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir.

Step 4

Place the dough in a warm place for 20 minutes to rise.

Step 5

Add the remaining flour and knead the dough. Knead it until it comes away from the sides of the bowl. You may need a little more flour. Cover the dough with cling film or a clean towel. Put it in a warm place for 1 hour to rise.

Step 6

Meanwhile, finely chop the onion. Fry it in vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Add the minced meat to the onion. Fry everything together for another 5-7 minutes. Salt and pepper the filling to taste.

Step 7

Sprinkle the table with flour and put the dough on it. Give the dough an elongated shape.

Step 8

Divide the dough into portions and form into balls.

Step 9

Roll out each ball of dough with a rolling pin.

Step 10

Place the filling on the dough.

Step 11

Form the rasstegais by folding the dough in half and pinching the edges, leaving the center open.

Step 12

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, grease with vegetable oil and place the rasstegai on it. Place the rasstegai in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 180 °C.

Step 13

Sprinkle the rasstegais with freshly chopped dill. Done. Enjoy!