Kefir fried pies

Fried pies belong to traditional Ukrainian dishes, which are served by caring hostesses to the most desirable guests

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• Flour - 400 g
• Kefir - 400 ml
• Sugar - 1.5 tbsp.
• Salt - 0.5 tsp
• Soda - 1 tsp
• Sunflower oil - 1 tbsp.
• For the filling:
• Cabbage - 500 g
• Carrot - 1 pc
• Onion - 1 pc
• Salt - up to taste
• Pepper - up to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the filling for pies. Cut the cabbage into thin strips, chop the onion finely, and rub the carrots on a medium grater. Pour a small amount of oil into the heated pan, add the carrots and onions, and lightly fry the vegetables for 5 minutes. Then, pour the cabbage and stew on low heat until cooked. Add salt, and pepper to taste.
2. Prepare the dough. Pour kefir, and sunflower oil into a deep bowl, and add sugar, salt, flour, and baking soda. Mix everything thoroughly. The dough should be elastic and thick, but not dense enough.
3. Form pies. Pick a little flour in one hand, put a tablespoon of dough on the palm, and a little filling in the center. Stick the pie with the other hand and immediately place it on the preheated pan with oil. If the dough is thin, you can add a little more flour.
4. Fry over medium heat under a lid for 4 minutes on each side. Put prepared pies on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Then, transfer them to the pan and cover them with a lid. Serve fried pies warm with fresh cool milk.
5. Bon appetit!