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Bulgarian-Style Cheese and Onion Pie with Crisp Pastry Crust
A rich and flaky pie filled with a mixture of cheese and caramelized onions, baked to perfection using a traditional dough method.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough and line a pie dish, trimming the edges.
- In a pan, sauté the onion in butter until caramelized.
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the cheese and onions in the pastry, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
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