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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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While in Russia, where we adopted our two children, my husband and I discovered these marvelous cheese pies. The traditional pastries can be served with a salad for a celebratory supper or shaped into bite-sized hors dâoeuvres. âRachel Sauder, Tremont, Illinois Ingredients:
3-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast |
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) |
6 tablespoons butter, melted |
2 tablespoons honey |
2 to 2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander |
filling: |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
12 ounces brick cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in butter and honey. In another bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups flour, salt and coriander; gradually add to yeast mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into six balls. Roll each into a 6-1/2-in. circle.
4. In a small bowl, combine egg and cheese. Mound about 1/2 cup cheese mixture in the center of each circle. Fold dough over filling, gathering and twisting into a knot to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
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