The most successful dough for fried pies: does not absorb oil and turns out fluffy

Fried pies are a truly home dish. Every mother and grandmother knows how to cook it. And the fillings can be different: cabbage, minced meat, or sweet berries. The main thing is to make the right dough so that it doesn't absorb oil and turns out fluffy.

The idea of making crispy dough for fried pies was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Tetiana Riabokin (mama na kykhne). You need to use pressed yeast.

Ingredients:

• water - 170 ml
• pressed yeast - 30 g
• egg - 1 pc
• salt
• sugar
• melted butter - 60 g
• flour - 500 g
• filling - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Add yeast to warm water.

2. Add sugar and salt.

3. Leave for 15 minutes.

4. Then add all the remaining ingredients and gradually add flour.

5. Knead soft dough.

6. Leave for an hour to rise.

7. Grease your hands and surface with vegetable oil, form pies, and fry them as usual.