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Lithuanian Sklandrausis
A traditional Lithuanian meat pie made with a flaky crust and a savory filling of ground meat and onions.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
- In a pan, cook ground beef until browned. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in paprika, dill, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing with water.
- Brush the top with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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