Belyashi - Fried Meat Pies from Kefir Dough

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Want to make delicious belyashi - fried meat pies - from a no-yeast kefir dough with a mixed-meat filling, quickly and easily? Everyone loves them. First, gather all your ingredients and spices for these homemade skillet-fried meat pies.

2. Step 2:

   

   To make the no-yeast dough, pour 500 ml (2 cups) of cold kefir into a large bowl.

3. Step 3:

   

   Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt to the kefir and mix well.

4. Step 4:

   

   Sift 700 grams (about 5 3/4 cups) of all-purpose flour into the kefir in two additions.

5. Step 5:

   

   Mix everything together and knead into a dough, then add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and keep kneading until you have a smooth dough of the right consistency.

6. Step 6:

   

   Gather the dough into one large ball, put it in a plastic bag, and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

7. Step 7:

   

   In a deep bowl, combine 500 grams (about 1 pound) of mixed ground meat with 1 large onion, very finely chopped.

8. Step 8:

   

   Season the meat to taste with salt, a blend of ground black and red pepper, cumin, and coriander.

9. Step 9:

   

   Mix everything together very well and let the filling sit while the dough finishes resting.

10. Step 10:

    

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it, then shape it and divide it into two roughly equal parts. Put one part back in the plastic bag.

11. Step 11:

    

    Working with one part at a time, divide the dough into several equal pieces and roll each into a ball.

12. Step 12:

    

    Flatten each ball into a round of the size you want, spoon on 1 tablespoon of the meat filling, and spread it out evenly, pressing it down with a fork.

13. Step 13:

    

    Gather the edges of the dough toward the center in small pleats, leaving a small opening in the middle, then set the pie seam-side down.

14. Step 14:

    

    Heat 300 to 350 ml (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups) of vegetable oil in a skillet. Place the pies opening-side down and fry over medium heat until golden on the first side.

15. Step 15:

    

    Flip the pies, spoon 1 tablespoon of hot oil into each opening, and keep frying until golden on the other side.

16. Step 16:

    

    Transfer the finished belyashi to a plate and serve.

17. Step 17:

    

    Cooking together, cooking simply, cooking the tastiest everyday meals right at home! Enjoy!