Carelian Pastries (Karjalanpiirakat)

1. 1

   Rinse rice and add to boiling water.

2. 2

   Simmer until most of water is absorbed.

3. 3

   Add milk, lower heat to a minimum, and partially cover pot.

4. 4

   Simmer until milk has been absorbed and rice has turned into thick porridge.

5. 5

   Season with salt and leave to cool.

6. 6

   Add flour and salt to water; mix into a solid, compact dough.

7. 7

   Form the dough into a strip and divide into 12 pieces.

8. 8

   Roll the pieces into flat thin ovals.

9. 9

   Spread some filling on each oval.

10. 10

    Then fold the sides towards the center, pinching and making neat pleats along the edge.

11. 11

    Bake at 300 degrees F/150 degrees C for about 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from oven.

13. 13

    Brush well with melted butter or a butter and water mixture.

14. 14

    Place the pasties, separated with baking paper, in a bowl and cover with a towel to soften the crusts.

15. 15

    Serve warm with butter or egg butter which is made by mixing equal parts of butter, cottage cheese and chopped hard-boiled egg.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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