Classic Belyashi with Juicy Meat Filling

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   To make these deliciously juicy belyashi, gather all the ingredients and spices you'll need.

2. Step 2:

   

   Pour 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) of warm, previously boiled water into a mug and stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar.

3. Step 3:

   

   Add 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast to the mug.

4. Step 4:

   

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour.

5. Step 5:

   

   Mix everything together well and set the mixture aside for 15 to 20 minutes to let the yeast activate and get foamy.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add 1 egg yolk to a bowl, pour in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and stir to combine.

7. Step 7:

   

   Pour the activated yeast mixture into the bowl with the egg yolk and stir everything together well.

8. Step 8:

   

   In a separate bowl holding 500 grams of flour, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.

9. Step 9:

   

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl of flour.

10. Step 10:

    

    Stir the dry ingredients together in the bowl until well combined.

11. Step 11:

    

    Sift the flour into the bowl with the liquid yeast mixture a little at a time.

12. Step 12:

    

    Mix well, bringing the wet and dry mixtures together into one.

13. Step 13:

    

    Using your hands, gather the dough in the bowl into a ball.

14. Step 14:

    

    Turn the dough out onto a work surface lightly dusted with sifted flour and knead it well for about 5 to 7 minutes.

15. Step 15:

    

    Rub the dough with a little vegetable oil, then return it to the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and set it in a warm spot to rise for 65 minutes.

16. Step 16:

    

    Put 350 grams of the ground meat into a bowl.

17. Step 17:

    

    Roughly chop 180 grams of onion, add it to a large bowl, season with salt to taste, and scrunch it with your hands to release the juices.

18. Step 18:

    

    Add a blend of red and black pepper to the onion, to taste.

19. Step 19:

    

    Add the ground meat to the onion, mix everything together well, and let it sit for 20 minutes so the flavors can soak in.

20. Step 20:

    

    Once the dough has risen, drizzle a little vegetable oil onto your work surface, turn out the dough, and punch it down well.

21. Step 21:

    

    Divide the dough into 12 roughly equal pieces.

22. Step 22:

    

    Press each piece into a thin round about 5 millimeters (1/4 inch) thick.

23. Step 23:

    

    Spoon the filling onto each round and press it into an even layer.

24. Step 24:

    

    Gather and pinch the edges of the round up over the filling, leaving a small opening in the center, then press down gently to shape each belyash.

25. Step 25:

    

    Set the shaped belyashi on the work surface, cover with a towel, and let them rest for 20 minutes.

26. Step 26:

    

    Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to shallow-fry and heat it over the stove, then add the belyashi one at a time, opening side down.

27. Step 27:

    

    Fry the belyashi over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

28. Step 28:

    

    Spoon a little hot oil from the skillet into the opening of each belyash to keep the filling extra juicy.

29. Step 29:

    

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