Source: Tolism, AdobeStockBeloved homemade pies are distinguished not only by their filling but also by the dough they are made from. Of course, you can buy ready-made dough now, but what could be tastier than completely homemade pastries made with your own hands? We share the best dough recipes for every taste!
1. Yeast Dough for Pies
Source: fav0ritka77.ruA simple, clear, and accessible dough for sweet pastries.
You will need: 400 ml milk, 800 g flour, 2 eggs, 15 g dry yeast, 100 g vegetable oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Heat half of the milk and stir in the yeast, sugar, and a couple of spoons of flour. Leave the starter for half an hour. Add the eggs, salt, remaining milk, and vegetable oil, and gently mix everything. Gradually add the sifted flour, knead the dough, and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.
2. Yeast-Free Dough for Pies
Source: syl.ruAn alternative milk-based dough, but this time yeast-free.
You will need: 500 g flour, 200 ml milk, 1 egg, 200 g butter, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with salt and add warm milk. Then add soft butter and mix. Gradually incorporate the sifted flour, knead the dough, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
3. Dough for Fried Pies
Source: maxvps.ruThis yeast-free dough is one of the best options for frying.
You will need: 250 ml milk, 400 g flour, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp each of salt, baking soda, and sugar.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, vegetable oil, salt, baking soda, and sugar. Gradually add the sifted flour and knead a firm dough for the pies.
4. Water-Based Dough for Pies
Source: aroma-avenue.ruEven though this is a dough with a starter, even beginners can handle it easily.
You will need: 560 g flour, 10 g dry yeast, 35 g sugar, 300 ml water, 60 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix 60 g flour, sugar, and yeast. Pour in warm water, mix, and leave for 15 minutes. Add salt and oil, mix again, and gradually add the sifted flour. Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.
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5. Lenten Dough for Pies
Source: aroma-avenue.ruA vegetarian pie dough recipe without eggs and dairy products.
You will need: 500 g flour, 200 ml water, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp each of sugar, salt, and dry yeast.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar, salt, and yeast in warm water, and leave for 10 minutes. Add vegetable oil, then gradually incorporate the sifted flour. Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 40 minutes.
6. Milk-Based Dough for Pies
Source: pixelrz.comIn this recipe, we explain how to work with fresh pressed yeast.
You will need: 450 g flour, 1 egg, 30 g pressed yeast, 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar and pressed yeast in warm milk. Leave in a warm place for half an hour. Add half of the flour, mix, and leave for another half an hour. Add the remaining ingredients, except flour, mix again. Knead the dough with the remaining flour and let it rest for about an hour in a warm place.
7. Kefir Dough for Pies
Source: kartinkin.netBaking soda alone will be enough as a leavening agent. Kefir will naturally neutralize it.
You will need: 400 ml kefir, 1 egg, 500 g flour, 1 tsp each of salt, sugar, and baking soda, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Add salt, sugar, and baking soda to kefir, and leave for 7-10 minutes. Whisk the egg with oil, and mix with kefir. Add sifted flour and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
8. Egg-Free Dough for Pies
Source: zakazchikaoreshnika.ruInstead of milk, you can use warm water, kefir, or another base to your taste.
You will need: 500 g flour, 250 ml milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp dry yeast, 80 ml vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, sugar, and a couple of spoons of flour in warm milk. Leave the starter in a warm place for half an hour. Add salt and vegetable oil, then the rest of the flour. Knead a firm dough and leave it in a warm place for another hour.
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9. Pea Flour Dough for Pies
Source: fotoxcom.ruBy the way, the same dough turns out very tasty with matsoni instead of soured milk.
You will need: 300 ml soured milk, 250 g wheat flour, 270 g pea flour, half a cup of milk, 1 egg, 60 g butter, 100 ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 10 g dry yeast, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Heat butter with milk until dissolved. Add yeast, sugar, salt, and a couple of spoons of flour, mix, and leave for 15 minutes. Add the egg and vegetable oil, and mix again. Combine wheat and pea flour, add to the dough, knead thoroughly for about 20 minutes, and leave for 2 hours in a warm place under a towel.
10. Corn Flour Dough for Pies
Source: philophonia.ruIf desired, you can also use corn oil.
You will need: 150 ml water, 1 egg, 15 g pressed yeast, 70 g wheat flour, 200 g corn flour, 1 tsp each of sugar, salt, and vegetable oil.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water, and leave for 15 minutes. Add the egg, salt, and oil, mix, and gradually incorporate the mixture of wheat and corn flour. Leave the dough to rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
11. Rice Flour Dough for Pies
Source: attuale.ruRice dough is ideal for gluten-free pies with any filling.
You will need: 120 g rice flour, 100 ml boiling water, 1 egg, 30 g cornstarch, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix rice flour with salt, cornstarch, and baking soda. While constantly stirring, pour in the boiling water. Knead the dough until it cools down a bit. Whisk the egg, knead thoroughly again, and let it rest for about 20 minutes.
12. Potato Broth Dough for Pies
Source: womanishclub.comJust regular water left over from boiling potatoes.
You will need: 500 ml potato broth, 900 g flour, 15 g dry yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients and pour in the warm potato broth with oil. Knead the dough thoroughly and let it rest for an hour in a warm place.
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13. Ayran Dough for Pies
Source: akvador.ruThese pies can be fried or baked. They acquire a pleasant crispy crust during cooking.
You will need: 200 ml ayran, 450 g flour, 1 egg, 15 g baking powder, 0.5 tsp each of salt and sugar, 100 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Whisk ayran, vegetable oil, egg, salt, and sugar. Add sifted flour with baking powder and knead the dough. Let it rest for half an hour.
14. Sour Milk Dough for Pies
Source: lezzetler.comPies made with sour milk always turn out especially fluffy and tender.
You will need: 500 ml sour milk, 800 g flour, 1 tbsp each of dry yeast and sugar, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Add salt, sugar, yeast, and baking soda to the milk. Mix everything and gradually add flour to the dough. During the process, add vegetable oil and leave the dough in a warm place for at least half an hour.
15. Sour Cream Dough for Pies
Source: realrecipesru.funDespite the sour cream, the dough is not too high in calories.
You will need: 400 g flour, 4 tbsp sour cream, 100 ml water, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Whisk sour cream, eggs, and water. Mix sifted flour with salt, and combine both mixtures. The prepared pie dough needs to rest for 10-15 minutes.
16. Boiling Water Dough for Pies
Source: m.ok.ruDough made with boiling water is also called choux pastry. Very tasty and soft!
You will need: 250 ml boiling water, 250 ml warm water, 600 g flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 25 g pressed yeast, 1 tsp salt, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix 3 spoons of flour, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil, and pour in the boiling water. Mix everything until smooth and let it cool down a bit. Dissolve yeast in warm water and leave for about 10 minutes. Combine both mixtures, add sifted flour, and knead the dough. Leave it in a warm place for 15 minutes.
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17. Cottage Cheese Dough for Pies
Source: attuale.ruA recipe just like grandma's favorite!
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix eggs, sugar, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Add salt and slaked baking soda, then mix in the flour. Knead the dough until smooth.
18. Starch Dough for Pies
Source: kartinkin.netStarch gives the dough a beautiful golden crust.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 2 cups flour, half a cup of starch, 1 egg, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp each of salt, sugar, and dry yeast.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients and gradually pour in vegetable oil and warm milk. Knead a firm dough and leave it in a warm place for 40 minutes.
19. Egg-Based Dough for Pies
Source: kartinkin.netThe simplest dough, for which only water, eggs, and flour are enough.
You will need: 500 g flour, 2 eggs, 200 ml water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, sugar.
Preparation: Sift the flour and make a well in it. Pour in warm water, oil, beat in the eggs, and add salt and sugar. Thoroughly knead a smooth dough.
20. Butter Dough for Pies
Source: hmcaprise.ruVersatile sweet dough for pies, tarts, and buns.
You will need: 300 g flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp dry yeast, 100 g butter, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Warm the milk and dissolve the butter in it. Add sugar, salt, yeast, and 2 spoons of flour, mix, and leave for 15 minutes. Add the remaining flour, knead the dough, and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.