Russian Piroshki

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   Warm milk to about 110F - so it's warm to the touch, but not boiling!

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   Add yeast to warm milk, wisk well

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   Add salt, sugar, and a few tablespoons flour, wisk together well

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   Let sit in a warm place, prehearing your oven to 200 and then turning it off works pretty well.

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   Let sit at least an hour, up to five of you have the time

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   Then comes the fun part, start adding flour, and splashes of warm buttermilk.

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   Work the dough with your hands until it becomes solid and elastic, and not too sticky.

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   While working the dough, hold a chunk of room temperature butter in your hand

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   I know the butter on the fist is a tad unorthodox but my grandmother promises it's the best way and the dough came out amazing

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    For the filling, simply saute the meat and the onions, add the spices, and you're good to go.

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    If the meat is fatty, drain off some fat.

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    Lots of other filling options will work - mashed potatos with fried onions, hard boiled eggs with green onions and mustard, or just some strawberry jam.

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    Brush with a whisked egg.

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    Bake for about twenty minutes at 375 F until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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