Everyday meals
Pirukas (stuffed bun)
A small yeast-dough bun filled with smoked bacon and onion, sometimes cabbage, baked in the oven. It is eaten warm or cold, very often taken on picnics or served alongside a soup.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast and a pinch of salt. Add the lukewarm milk, the egg and the melted butter, then knead for 8 minutes until you have a soft, smooth dough.
- Let the dough rise under a tea towel for about 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
- Fry the bacon in a dry pan for 5 minutes, add the onions and cook for 4 minutes, then add the cabbage and let it wilt for 8 to 10 minutes. Pepper it and let it cool.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls, flatten each into a disc about 12 cm wide and place 2 tablespoons of filling in the centre.
- Fold into a half-moon and pinch the edges firmly so nothing leaks out.
- Arrange the buns on a baking tray lined with baking paper, brush with egg yolk and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Bake at 200 °C for 18 to 20 minutes, until nicely golden. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the bacon with mushrooms sautéed in butter and grated cheese, and keep the cabbage.
With what you can find here. If you can't find smoked bacon, use ordinary lardons with a light smoky flavour.
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Original Ecomely recipe.