Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)

Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)

Area: Polish

Category: Beef

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Flour1 cup
Salt1/4 tsp
Egg1 Yolk
Egg1
Butter5 tbs
Butter6 tblsp
Onion1/3 cup
Swede1/2 cup
Beef Brisket1/2 lb
Eggs2 Beaten
Salt1 tsp
Pepper1/4 tsp

Instruction

  • Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl
  • Use a spoon to push the egg yolk through a fine sieve into the flour
  • Add the raw egg and mix well
  • Beat in butter 1 tablespoon at a time
  • Place dough on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, then wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm (at least 30 minutes)
  • In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute the onion and rutabaga until the onion is soft and transparent (5 minutes)
  • Put the onions, rutabaga, and beef through a meat grinder twice if you have one, if not just chop them up as fine as possible
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, and add the meat mixture
  • Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape
  • Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in 1 egg, and season with salt and pepper
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 13x8" rectangle (1/8" thick)
  • Spoon the filling down the center of the rectangle lengthwise, leaving about an inch of space on each end
  • Lightly brush the long sides with cold water, then fold one of the long sides over the filling and the other side over the top of that
  • Brush the short ends with cold water and fold them over the top, enclosing the filling
  • Place pastry seam side down on a baking sheet and brush the top evenly with the remaining scrambled egg
  • Bake in preheated oven until rich golden brown (30 minutes)
  • Slice pastry diagonally into 1
  • 5" long pieces and serve as an appetizer or with soup