Cabbage Pirozhki
Description
Soft, fluffy yeast buns filled with savory cabbage and onions, baked or fried to golden perfection — a beloved Ukrainian street food and homemade comfort dish.
For the dough
For the filling
For baking/frying
Instructions
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Prepare the dough. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and oil. Knead into a soft dough. Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
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Cook the filling. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion until golden. Add cabbage, season with salt and pepper, cook 15–20 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
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Shape the pirozhki. Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each, place 1–2 tbsp of filling inside, and pinch edges tightly to seal.
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Bake or fry.
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For baking: Place on a tray, brush with egg wash, and bake at 180°C for 20–25 min.
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For frying: Heat oil and fry pirozhki on both sides until golden.
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Serve. Serve warm with sour cream or as a snack with tea.