baking · vegetarian
Karelian pies (karjalanpiirakka)
Finnish open rye-crust pastries filled with creamy rice porridge, topped with egg butter.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk, egg and wheat.
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Method
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1
Cook rice in water, add milk and simmer, stirring, 40 minutes into thick porridge; salt and cool.
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2
Mix crust dough, roll into a log, cut 16 pieces and roll paper-thin ovals.
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3
Spread porridge in the center and pinch the edges toward the middle.
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4
Bake at 274°C (525°F) for 10–15 minutes until spotted.
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5
Brush with butter-milk, cover to soften, and serve with egg butter.
