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Finnish Karelian Pasties with Caramelized Onions and Egg Butter

A variation of traditional Karelian pasties with a savory onion filling and creamy egg butter sauce.

70 minutes6 servings
Finnish Karelian Pasties with Caramelized Onions and Egg Butter
Photo: kahvikisu from Kangasala, Suomi (Finland) · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough forms.
  4. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, sauté onions until caramelized.
  6. Mix in cooked rice and dill.
  7. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
  8. Place filling in the center of each circle.
  9. Fold dough over and crimp edges.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, butter, and milk.

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