List of Ingredients
- 1 QT. of milk
- rye flour
- 1 C. of rice
- Italian 00 flour
- Butter
- Salt
Method
Learn how to make Karelian pies, a traditional Finnish street food originally from the province of Karelia, in both a sweet and savory version.First knead the rye flour with the Italian 00 flour, 7/8 cup of water and a generous pinch of salt until you get a smooth, elastic dough. Let the dough rest covered with a cloth for 1 hour at room temperature.
Cook the rice in the milk along with a pinch of salt for about 30 minutes, until the liquid has completely absorbed, then let it cool: this is your filling. Roll out the dough into a very thin sheet, then cut out discs (ø 4 3/4 in); you should get about 12.
Gently shape each disc, stretching it so that it becomes oval, then place a large spoonful of filling in the center of each one and fold over the edges to make your little pies. Bake the pies on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper for 15 minutes at 450°F. Remove them from the oven, brush them with a little melted butter and serve hot.