Kefir pies fried in a frying pan

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   Prepare the ingredients according to the list. The first secret of a successful kefir test is the use of this product in a slightly sour state, so that it contains a large amount of lactic acid, and kefir must necessarily be fatty, at least 3.2% fat content. Kefir can be kept warm beforehand to activate the action of lactic acid.

2. Step 2:

   

   Kefir is heated to a temperature of 36 degrees, it is better to do it on the stove over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula so that kefir does not turn into cottage cheese and the whey does not peel off. If kefir is low-fat, it is better to add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to make the dough more plump. Then add sugar, salt and egg yolk to a bowl with liquid, mix thoroughly.

3. Step 3:

   

   Sugar must be added, even if the pies are with unsweetened filling, a successful dough will not work without sugar in the composition. From a chicken egg, you need to use only the yolk, the protein is not needed, because it will make the dough heavier. Pour in the vegetable oil and mix again.

4. Step 4:

   

   We sift wheat flour (it is also important to use a fresh product, old flour, even within the expiration date, does not affect the quality of the prepared baking for the better), combine with soda (the expiration date of even this product can affect the result of dough preparation), mix and pour in small portions into a bowl with liquid mix, stirring the mass with a whisk or spoon each time.

5. Step 5:

   

   When the mass begins to thicken, we spread it on a floured work surface and continue kneading with our hands, gradually adding a little flour. The dough should turn out soft and smooth, put it in a bowl, cover with cling film on top and leave at room temperature for 15 minutes. This should be done so that the gluten swells well, the dough becomes more manageable and elastic.

7. Step 6:

   

   You can use any filling for pies to taste, I have potato. Potatoes are washed in advance, cleaned and cooked in salted water for 25 minutes, as in mashed potatoes.

8. Step 7:

   

   Drain the broth from the pot with potatoes, leave a little liquid at the bottom of the pan. Add butter, salt, ground black pepper to taste, finely chopped onion fried in vegetable oil, stir. The filling is ready.

9. Step 8:

   

   Divide the rested dough into 10 pieces or another amount, depending on the desired size of the pies. Roll out each piece into a round cake, put the filling in the center.

10. Step 9:

    

    We fasten the edges of the dough, forming a pie of any shape.

11. Step 10:

    

    Pour vegetable oil into the pan, heat it up. Fry the pies on medium heat on both sides until browned, 5 minutes on each side is enough. Remove the pies from the pan, blotting the excess oil with a paper towel. We serve the pies to the table. I am glad that I shared my experience with you and told you how to cook kefir pies fried in a frying pan? Bon appetit!