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Traditional Karelian Pastries

Name: Traditional Karelian Pastries
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Finnish
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup rice; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup butter (for topping)

A Finnish pastry filled with rice and topped with egg butter, a classic late-night snack.

40 minutes6 servings

Method

Mix flour, butter, and water to make a dough; let rest.
Cook rice with milk and sugar until tender.
Roll out dough, cut into circles, fill with rice, and fold.
Beat egg and brush over pastries; top with butter.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.

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