Mangu

piragi

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Piragi is a traditional Latvian dish, often served during special occasions and holidays, particularly Christmas. The dish consists of small, crescent-shaped pastries that are typically filled with bacon and onions. The dough is made from ingredients such as milk, sugar, butter, and yeast. The name "piragi" is derived from the Latvian word "pirkt" which means "to buy", suggesting that these pastries were originally sold at markets.

active dry yeast

all-purpose flour

salt

butter

bacon

black pepper

egg

milk

onion

powdered sugar

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of warm milk

  • 1 tablespoon of sugar

  • 2 packets of active dry yeast

  • 6 cups of all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon of salt

  • 1 cup of melted butter

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 pound of bacon

  • 1 large onion

  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper


Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm milk and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

  3. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Chop the bacon and onion into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the onion is translucent. Season with black pepper and let it cool.

  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a circle. Put a spoonful of the bacon and onion filling in the center of each circle, fold the dough over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal.

  5. Place the filled piragi on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

  6. Let the piragi cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm.