Source: New Africa, AdobeStock How can you resist homemade blueberry hand pies? Fresh, frozen, or even canned blueberries work perfectly for the filling, making this a versatile, all-season treat. We've gathered 15 of the best recipes for you, featuring a variety of dough types!
1. Yeast Dough Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: pinterest.comClassic fluffy hand pies, just like grandma used to make.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml milk, 3 eggs, 8 g dry yeast, 100 g sugar, 1 tbsp sour cream, 100 g butter, 650 g flour, 2 pinches of salt.
For the filling: 450 g blueberries, 50 g sugar, 10 g starch.
Instructions: Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast, and let stand for 1 minute. Add melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and salt. Stir, then gradually add flour. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into portions, flatten them into discs, and place blueberries on each. Sprinkle with sugar and starch, then form the hand pies. Brush with egg yolk if desired and let rest for another 15 minutes. Then bake the hand pies in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
2. Puff Pastry Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: pastryaffair.comBoth yeast-based and yeast-free puff pastry will work – choose according to your preference.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 kg puff pastry.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 1 tbsp starch, 70 g sugar.
Instructions: Mix blueberries with sugar, let stand for 20 minutes, then bring to a boil. Add starch, cook the filling briefly until thickened, and let it cool. Roll out the puff pastry, cut into pieces, and make incisions on half of each piece – this will be the top of the hand pies. Place the blueberry filling, seal the hand pies, and bake them in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (400°F).
3. Fried Blueberry Hand Pies with Sour Cream and Vegetable Oil
Source: mirtesen.ruExcellent elastic yeast-free dough for sweet fried hand pies.
You will need:
For the dough: 2 cups flour, 2 eggs, 120 g sugar, 120 g sour cream, 2 pinches of salt, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 80 g sugar.
Instructions: Whisk eggs with sugar, add oil, then sour cream and sifted dry ingredients. Knead the dough, divide into pieces, and roll out thinly. Place blueberries on each disc, sprinkle with sugar, and form the hand pies. Fry them in plenty of oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
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4. Kefir Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: dzen.ruThese hand pies are also fried in a pan. To prevent them from being greasy, place them on paper towels after frying.
You will need:
For the dough: 400 g flour, 1 cup kefir, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking powder.
For the filling: 200 g blueberries, 40 g sugar.
Instructions: Add sifted flour with salt and baking powder to kefir, and knead a simple elastic dough. Divide it into portions, roll out, and place blueberries on each disc. Sprinkle with sugar, form the hand pies, and fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.
5. Cottage Cheese Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: dzen.ruOptionally, add a little chopped nuts to the filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 cup flour, 100 g cottage cheese, 100 g butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking powder.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Instructions: Chop cold butter with flour until crumbly. Add cottage cheese, egg, and baking powder, and knead a smooth dough. Leave it in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Mix blueberries with sugar and starch, and let stand for 20 minutes. Divide the dough into portions, roll out, place the filling, and seal the hand pies. Bake them for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
6. Rice Flour Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: dachadecor.ruSimple gluten-free hand pies for those who strictly control their diet.
You will need:
For the dough: 120 g rice flour, 100 ml boiling water, 30 g starch, 0.3 tsp baking soda, 1 egg, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 200 g blueberries, sugar or sweetener.
Instructions: Mix dry ingredients, pour in boiling water, and stir with a spoon. When the mixture cools slightly, add the egg and knead the dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes, divide into portions, and roll out. Place blueberries on each disc, sprinkle with sugar or sweetener to taste, and form the hand pies. Fry them on both sides in a pan until golden brown.
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7. Yeast-Free Blueberry Hand Pies with Milk
Source: stihi.ruIf you want a beautiful golden crust, brush the hand pies with egg yolk before baking.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 g flour, 200 ml milk, 50 g butter, 100 g sugar, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs.
For the filling: 300-400 g blueberries, 50 g starch.
Instructions: Whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter. Add sugar, then sifted flour with baking powder. Divide the dough into portions, roll out thinly, place blueberries, and sprinkle with starch. Form the hand pies and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
8. "Boat" Shaped Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: pinterest.comOpen "boats" will be even tastier if sprinkled with powdered sugar.
You will need:
For the dough: 300 g flour, 150 ml milk, 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp dry yeast, 0.5 tsp salt.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries.
Instructions: Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm milk and let stand for 20 minutes. Add salt, oil, and egg. Then add sifted flour, knead the dough, and leave in a warm place for another 1 hour. Punch it down, divide into portions, and roll out into round discs.
Make arc-shaped cuts on the sides to fold the edges into "boats." Place blueberries in the center, fully form the "boats," let rest for 20 minutes, brush with egg yolk or milk, and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
9. Lenten Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: ok.ruInstead of vegetable oil, you can use a solid vegetable spread, similar to regular margarine.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g flour, 110 g sugar, 140 ml vegetable oil, 8 g dry yeast, 300 ml water.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 1 tbsp starch, 3 tbsp sugar.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients and gradually pour in warm water. Then mix in the oil, knead the dough thoroughly, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour. Divide it into portions and roll out thinly, place blueberries, and sprinkle with starch and sugar. Form the Lenten hand pies, brush them with oil again, and bake for 35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
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10. Blueberry Hand Pies with Egg Whites
Source: povar.ruAn interesting dough variation for those who like to experiment.
You will need:
For the dough: 240 ml milk, 2 egg whites, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 480 g flour, 1 tsp salt, 5 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1.5 tsp dry yeast.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 100 g sugar.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients, pour in warm milk, then add egg whites and oil. Knead the dough and leave in a warm place for 1 hour. Divide it into portions and roll out, place blueberries on each disc, and sprinkle with sugar. Form the hand pies into any desired shape and let them rest for another 20 minutes. Optionally, brush the hand pies with egg yolks and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
11. Blueberry Hand Pies with Sour Milk
Source: povar.ruWhen you don't want to spend a lot of time, quick and simple dough comes to the rescue again.
You will need:
For the dough: 2.5 cups flour, 1 cup sour milk, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 egg, 80 ml vegetable oil.
For the filling: 2-3 cups blueberries, 1 cup sugar.
Instructions: Mix sifted flour with baking soda and add the remaining ingredients. Knead the dough, let it rest for half an hour, and divide into portions. Mix blueberries with sugar. Roll out the dough into discs, place the blueberry filling, and pinch the edges of the hand pies. Fry them in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
12. Blueberry and Cottage Cheese Hand Pies
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAny berry filling becomes even tastier with a little cottage cheese added.
You will need:
For the dough: 300 g flour, 60 g sugar, 50 g butter, 1 tsp honey, 75 ml milk, 1 egg, 2 tsp dry yeast, 1 sachet vanilla sugar.
For the filling: 50 g sugar, 150 g cottage cheese, 1 tsp starch, 200 g blueberries.
Instructions: Mix warm milk with honey, yeast, and a couple of tablespoons of flour. Let stand for 20 minutes. Add the egg, both types of sugar, and melted butter, then – flour and salt. Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into portions and roll each into a disc. Place a little cottage cheese and blueberries on the discs, and sprinkle with sugar and starch. Form the hand pies, brush with egg if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
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13. Corn Flour Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: uzbek-culinar.ruCorn dough acquires a bright golden hue and a unique aroma.
You will need:
For the dough: 150 ml water, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 egg, 15 g fresh yeast, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 200 g corn flour, 70 g wheat flour.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 70 g sugar.
Instructions: Dissolve yeast in warm water, add sugar and salt, and let stand for 15 minutes. Add oil and egg, then – both types of flour. Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Divide into portions, roll out, and place blueberries with sugar on the discs. Form the hand pies and bake them in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
14. Sour Cream Blueberry Hand Pies
Source: sovkusom.ruTender and airy dough made only with sour cream and baking soda – no yeast or baking powder.
You will need:
For the dough: 300 ml 20% sour cream, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 4 cups flour.
For the filling: 400 g blueberries, 90 g sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Instructions: Mix blueberries with sugar and starch, and let stand for 20 minutes. Whisk eggs with softened butter, add sour cream, and then add sifted dry ingredients.
Knead the dough, divide it into portions, and roll out into discs. Place the filling on each, form the hand pies, brush with egg yolk or milk if desired, and bake them in the oven for about 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
15. Fried Blueberry Hand Pies with Yogurt
Source: aroma-avenue.ruYou can use plain or flavored yogurt – and the hand pies will have different tastes!
You will need:
For the dough: 330 ml yogurt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 480 g flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
For the filling: 300 g blueberries, 70 g sugar.
Instructions: Mix yogurt with oil and sugar, and add sifted dry ingredients. Knead the dough, divide it into portions, and roll out thinly. Place blueberries on each disc, sprinkle with sugar, and form the hand pies. Fry them in oil in a pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.