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Finnish · Finland

Classic Finnish Pirogues

Flaky, buttery pastries filled with seasoned ground meat

55 minutes6 servings
Classic Finnish Pirogues
Photo: Kiiski · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl
  2. Cut in shortening until crumbly
  3. Add ice water and mix to form dough
  4. Refrigerate for 20 minutes
  5. Cook pork, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper in a pan
  6. Roll out dough and cut into circles
  7. Fill with meat mixture, fold, and seal
  8. Brush with oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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