Cabbage Pirozhki

Prep Time 80 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 2 hrs

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying

Cuisine: Ukrainian

Courses: Pastry

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 12

Calories: 180 kcal/ per 1 pcs

Dietary: gluten-free (if made with gluten-free dough), vegetarian (if no meat)

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

500 g Flour wheat
250 ml Milk (warm)
7 g Dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
3 tbsp Vegetable oil

For the filling

400 g White cabbage (finely shredded)
1 pcs Onion (chopped)
3 tbsp Vegetable oil
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

For baking/frying

1 pcs Egg
Oil for frying (if frying)

Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
Shape the pirozhki. Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each, place 1–2 tbsp of filling inside, and pinch edges tightly to seal.
4
Bake or fry.
- For baking: Place on a tray, brush with egg wash, and bake at 180°C for 20–25 min.
- For frying: Heat oil and fry pirozhki on both sides until golden.
5
Serve. Serve warm with sour cream or as a snack with tea.

Keywords: cabbage pirozhki, Ukrainian pirozhki, stuffed buns, cabbage buns, traditional Ukrainian pastry, homemade pirozhki, Ukrainian cuisine

Read it online: https://thetasteofukraine.com/recipes/cabbage-pirozhki/