Sipulipiirakka (Finnish Onion Pie) Recipe

Name: Sipulipiirakka (Finnish Onion Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (equilavents listed at bottom of recipe); 3/4 cup water (105 to 116 degrees F); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 lbs sweet onions; 1/4 lb diced smoked ham (1/2-inch dice); 1 cup sour cream; 4 eggs; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon caraway seed; 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (equilavents listed at bottom of recipe)
3/4 cup water (105 to 116 degrees F)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lbs sweet onions
1/4 lb diced smoked ham (1/2-inch dice)
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter

1
In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2
Let stand 5 minutes.
3
Add salt,oil, or butter, and flour.
4
Beat until dough is smooth and satiny.
5
Cover, let rise for 1 hour (until doubled).
6
Cut onions into thin slices. Place in frying pan along with ham and cook over low heat until onions are soft (about 15 minutes).
7
Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, eggs, salt to taste, and caraway seeds.
8
Butter 10 inch pie, quiche or tart pan.
9
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
10
On lightly floured board, roll out pastry to fit prepared pan.
11
Turn filling into lined pan.
12
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is browned and pie is set.
13
Note: Yeast equilavents are One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (equilavents listed at bottom of recipe), 3/4 cup water (105 to 116 degrees F), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Sipulipiirakka (Finnish Onion Pie) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sipulipiirakka (Finnish Onion Pie)

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