Mini Meat Pies

Interesting baked goods. Good not only in taste, but also in appearance! Small one-bite meat pies will please even the pickiest eaters. The juicy filling, crispy dough and size will make them a centerpiece on any table.
cook time: 3h
Ivy Ramsay
Mini Meat Pies

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

348
Calories
23g
Fat
22g
Carbs
11g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Dough:

Wheat flour 450 g
Butter 180 g
Kefir 100 ml
Eggs 1 pc
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt 0.5 tsp

Filling:

Minced meat 350 g
Chicken mince 250 g
Mayonnaise 1 tbsp
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Paprika to taste
Curry to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make small snack pies with meat? Prepare all the necessary ingredients to prepare the dough. Butter, kefir and egg should be cold.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the cold butter into cubes.

Step 3

Step 3
Sift the flour through a fine sieve into a deep bowl. Place pieces of butter into the flour.

Step 4

Step 4
Rub the flour and butter into crumbs with your hands. To speed up the process, you can beat the flour and butter in a blender. You may need a little less or more flour, check the consistency of the dough. Read about the properties of flour in a separate article at the end of this recipe.

Step 5

Step 5
Combine kefir with egg, sugar and salt and shake until smooth. It is convenient to do this with a fork or whisk.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour the kefir mixture into the flour crumbs and knead into a smooth, soft dough. Due to the large amount of butter, the dough is very pliable and elastic.

Step 7

Step 7
Roll the dough into a ball. It should be thick and hold its shape well.

Step 8

Step 8
Wrap the dough in a bag or cling film and put it in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. During this time it will cool down and will not tear when rolled out. If you prepare the dough in the evening, it will cool more and before rolling it should be allowed to stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. It will become more elastic and easier to stretch.

Step 9

Step 9
Prepare the necessary ingredients for the filling. You can use any minced meat. To make the pies juicy, it is better to use mixed minced meat. I have minced chicken and a mixture of pork and beef.

Step 10

Step 10
In a bowl, combine minced meat and chicken, mayonnaise, pour in vegetable oil, add spices. Take any spices to suit your taste. You can use not only store-bought mayonnaise, but also make it yourself. You will find a suitable recipe at the link at the end of the recipe.

Step 11

Step 11
Mix everything well. In addition to these ingredients, you can add finely chopped onion to the minced meat.

Step 12

Step 12
Divide the dough into 3-4 parts.

Step 13

Step 13
Roll out each piece on a floured board into a thin circle and use a glass to cut out circles from the dough.

Step 14

Step 14
Place 1 tbsp on each circle of dough. l. meat filling

Step 15

Step 15
Carefully pinch the edges of the dough.

Step 16

Step 16
If you wish, you can make a nice tuck on the pies by gathering the edges of the dough with a toothpick.

Step 17

Step 17
Place the resulting pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment and greased with vegetable oil. If desired, you can brush the pies with beaten egg. I didnʼt grease it because there is a lot of butter in the dough. Bake the pies for about 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 180°C. Time and temperature are approximate, be guided by the operating characteristics of your equipment. Read more about ovens in the article step by step.

Step 18

Step 18
Remove the toothpicks from the finished pies. Serve small snack pies cooked in the oven to the table. Bon appetit!

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