15 Great Fried Pirozhki Recipes in a Skillet
Source: Minadezhda, AdobeStock We're sharing 15 delicious fried pirozhki recipes in a skillet that the whole family will love. And to keep them from being too greasy, simply place the finished pirozhki on paper towels!
1. Fried Pirozhki with Kefir
Source: queenphoto.ruFluffy, delicious, incredibly easy to make, and even yeast-free.
You will need:
For the dough: 400 g flour, 250 ml kefir, 1 egg yolk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 0.3 tsp baking soda.
For the filling: 400 g potatoes, 1 onion, 50 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Mix warm kefir, sugar, egg yolk, and oil. Add the sifted dry ingredients, knead the dough, and let it rest for half an hour. In the meantime, boil the potatoes, mash them into a puree with butter and spices, and add the fried onion.
Divide the dough into portions, flatten them into discs, and place the potato filling on each. Pinch the pirozhki closed and fry them in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
2. Yeast Pirozhki in a Skillet
Source: readablecard.comYeast dough for pirozhki is much easier to make than it seems at first glance.
You will need:
For the dough: 4 cups flour, 200 ml water, 200 ml boiling water, 2 tsp dry yeast, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tsp salt.
For the filling: 1 kg potatoes, 200 g onion, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until cooked and mash into a puree. Finely chop onion and carrot, fry, and mix with the potatoes. Season the filling. Dissolve yeast, salt, and sugar in warm water, and let the starter rest for 10 minutes. Add oil, then mix the starter with sifted flour.
While kneading the dough, pour in the hot boiling water and continue kneading. Let the dough rest for 1 hour in a warm place, divide into portions, flatten them into discs, and place the filling on each. Pinch the edges, flatten the pirozhki, and fry them in a skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side.
3. Fried Pirozhki with Cabbage
Source: youtube.comOne of the most delicious and classic filling options for homemade pirozhki.
You will need:
For the dough: 2.5 cups flour, 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt and sugar each.
For the filling: 300 g cabbage, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, yeast, salt, and sugar, and let rest for 7 minutes. Add oil, then sifted flour. Knead the dough and let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and fry them for 5 minutes until soft. Add shredded cabbage, spices, and tomato paste, and simmer the filling for another 15 minutes over medium heat.
Divide the dough into portions and flatten each into a disc. Place the cabbage filling on top and pinch the edges closed. Fry the pirozhki in a skillet with vegetable oil over medium heat.
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4. Fried Pirozhki with Potatoes
Source: youtube.comVery hearty and can even replace a full main course, not just a snack.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 ml water, 6 cups flour, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tbsp salt.
For the filling: 500 g potatoes, 100 g onion, 20 g butter, 1 bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients for the dough and pour in warm water and oil. Knead thoroughly and let the dough rest for 40 minutes in a warm place. In the meantime, boil potatoes, mash them into a puree with butter, and add chopped herbs and fried onion.
Divide the dough into portions and roll out discs. Place the potato filling on them, shape the pirozhki, and fry them on both sides in a skillet until golden brown.
5. Pirozhki with Meat in a Skillet
Source: honey-way.ruYou don't necessarily have to fry the minced meat separately – it will cook through just fine.
You will need:
For the dough: 450 g flour, 250 ml water, 1 tsp dry yeast, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp sugar and salt each.
For the filling: 300 g minced meat, 1 onion, half a bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mix the minced meat with chopped onion, herbs, and spices. Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, pour in warm water with oil, and knead everything together. Let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into pieces, roll them into discs, and place the minced meat on each. Pinch the edges closed and shape the pirozhki. Fry them over low heat for 5-7 minutes on each side.
6. Pirozhki with Apples
Source: ru.dreamstime.comThe apple filling needs to be prepared first, otherwise it won't be soft enough.
You will need:
For the dough: 480 g flour, 200 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
For the filling: 500 g apples, 2 tbsp sugar, water, and lemon juice each, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk kefir, eggs, and oil. Add dry ingredients and knead the dough. Let it rest for half an hour, divide into portions, and slightly roll out each one.
Dice the apples finely, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer in a skillet for 10-12 minutes. Let the filling cool, place it on the dough, shape the pirozhki, and fry them in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
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7. Fried Pirozhki with Sour Cream
Source: spantip.comSour cream dough with a slight tang is especially good for sweet pirozhki.
You will need:
For the dough: 350 g flour, 200 g sour cream, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp sugar and salt each, 0.3 tsp baking soda.
For the filling: 200 g thick homemade jam.
Preparation: Whisk sour cream with egg. Add oil and mix. Add dry ingredients, knead the dough, and let it rest for half an hour under plastic wrap. Divide the dough into portions, roll out each, place a little jam on top, and shape the pirozhki. Fry them in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
8. Fried Pirozhki with Milk
Source: windowman.ruAnd to make the pirozhki more original, let's prepare them with a pumpkin filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 800 g flour, 300 ml milk, 30 g fresh yeast, 70 g butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt.
For the filling: 600 g pumpkin, spices.
Preparation: Chop the pumpkin, bake it until soft, and mash into a puree with spices to taste. Dissolve yeast, sugar, salt, and a spoonful of flour in half of the warm milk. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes and add another half of the flour. Then add the remaining milk, egg, and soft butter, and after that, incorporate the rest of the flour, knead thoroughly, and let rest for 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into pieces, flatten each piece into a disc, place the pumpkin puree on top, shape the pirozhki, and fry them until golden brown on both sides over medium heat.
9. Pirozhki with Jam
Source: de.usefulfooddrinks.comIt's important that the jam is thick enough; everything else is just details.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml water, 400 g flour, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
For the filling: 250 g thick jam.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, pour in water with oil, and knead thoroughly. Let the dough rest in a warm place for half an hour, divide into pieces, and roll out. Place jam on each piece, shape the pirozhki, and fry until golden brown on both sides in a skillet.
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10. Pirozhki with Cottage Cheese and Raisins
Source: fb.ruAnd if you want the pirozhki to be savory and heartier, add 1-2 boiled eggs to the cottage cheese instead of raisins.
You will need:
For the dough: 120 ml milk, 250 g flour, 1 egg, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.3 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
For the filling: 200 g cottage cheese, 30 g raisins.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, salt, and sugar in warm milk, and let rest for 5 minutes. Add egg and oil, then sifted flour. Knead the dough and let it rest for 40 minutes in a warm place. Mix cottage cheese with raisins and additions to taste. Divide the dough into portions, roll out, place the filling, shape the pirozhki, and fry for about 5 minutes on each side.
11. Fried Pirozhki with Onion and Egg
Source: novyefoto.ruJust like at grandma's house in childhood. And made from incredibly simple ingredients that are always on hand.
You will need:
For the dough: 300 g flour, 1 egg, 140 ml milk, 30 g butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt.
For the filling: 3 eggs, 50 g green onion.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let rest for 5-7 minutes, then add egg and melted butter. Mix and add flour with salt. Knead the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 40 minutes. Boil eggs until hard-boiled and finely chop them with green onion. Divide the dough into portions, roll out each, place the filling, shape the pirozhki, and fry them on both sides until golden brown.
12. Pirozhki with Cherries
Source: gs-russia.ruFresh or thawed pitted cherries will work for this recipe.
You will need:
For the dough: 1/2 cup kefir, 2 cups flour, 1 egg, 1 pinch of baking soda and salt each, 0.5 tbsp sugar.
For the filling: 200 g cherries, 100 g sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch.
Preparation: Slightly warm the kefir and mix all ingredients for the dough. Knead the mixture thoroughly, let rest for 15 minutes, then divide into pieces and roll out. Mix cherries with cornstarch and place the filling on the dough. Sprinkle with sugar, shape the pirozhki, and fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side.
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13. Lenten Pirozhki with Peas
Source: honey-way.ruThe ideal lenten and vegetarian pirozhki recipe when you want something unusual.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g flour, 250 ml water, 40 ml vegetable oil, 7 g dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar.
For the filling: 1 cup peas, 2 onions.
Preparation: Soak peas overnight and boil them until they reach a puree consistency. Finely chop the onion, fry until golden, and mix with the peas. Season the filling as desired.
Mix all dry ingredients for the dough, pour in warm water with oil, knead the dough, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour. Divide it into pieces, roll out, and place the filling. Shape the pirozhki and fry until golden brown on both sides.
14. Fried Pirozhki on Potato Broth
Source: dkys.ruAnother original base for making pirozhki dough – potato broth!
You will need:
For the dough: 4 cups flour, 360 ml potato broth, 1 tbsp dry yeast, 1.5 tsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp vegetable oil.
For the filling: 1 kg potatoes, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until cooked, mash into a puree, and mix with fried chopped onion. Mix all dry ingredients for the dough and pour in warm potato broth with oil. Knead the dough, let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place, divide into portions, and roll out each. Place the filling on top, shape the pirozhki, and fry in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
15. Fried Pirozhki with Egg, Cheese, and Herbs
Source: windowman.ruChoose a cheese with a strong flavor: for example, feta or smoked suluguni.
You will need:
For the dough: 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1.5 cups water, 1 tsp dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt, 2.5 tbsp sugar.
For the filling: 200 g cheese, 2 eggs, 1 bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough. Pour in warm water and oil, knead the mixture, and let rest in a warm place for half an hour. Boil eggs until hard-boiled, grate them along with the cheese, and add chopped herbs. Divide the dough into portions, roll out, place the filling, shape the pirozhki, and fry them on both sides in a skillet.
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