Homemade Piroshki Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 to hour or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Filling

1. For the meat filling, heat vegetable oil in a pan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add ground meat, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned. Remove from heat and stir in chopped boiled eggs. Let it cool.
2. For the vegetarian filling, sauté onions and garlic in vegetable oil until soft. Add chopped mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and become tender. Stir in mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let it cool.

Step 3: Assemble Piroshki

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Divide the dough into small balls (about golf ball size) and roll each into a thin circle.
3. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough in half, creating a semicircle, and pinch the edges to seal.
4. Brush the tops of the piroshki with beaten egg wash.

Step 4: Bake and Serve

1. Place the piroshki on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
2. Alternatively they can also be either pan fried in a little bit of oil, turning them frequently to cook them all around, or even deep fried.
3. Serve your homemade piroshki warm and enjoy, pairs wonderfully with a side of Classic Borscht Recipe.