Pyrizhky z Kapustoyu (Ukrainian Baked Cabbage Buns)
Local name: Пиріжки з капустою
In short: Soft baked yeast buns filled with sautéed cabbage, onion and chopped egg, glazed golden and eaten warm or cold. It takes about 1 h 45 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 1 h
- Cook
- 45 min
- Resting
- 1 h 25 min
- Total
- 1 h 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 425 kcal
Pyrizhky are small stuffed buns that Ukrainian cooks bake for family visits, picnics and holidays. The dough is soft and lightly sweet, and the cabbage filling is slowly cooked with onion until it is dry enough not to leak, then mixed with chopped egg and dill. They can be baked or fried. They are as good cold as warm, which makes them a favorite for travel and packed lunches.
Instructions
- Whisk the yeast and sugar into the lukewarm milk and leave for 10 minutes until foamy. Add the flour, salt, egg and oil and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and soft. Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
- Heat the filling oil in a large pan and cook the onion and carrot for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until soft and nearly dry.
- Season the cabbage with the salt and pepper and cool completely. Fold in the chopped eggs and dill.
- Divide the dough into 16 pieces of about 50 g (1.8 oz). Flatten each into a 9 cm (3.5 in) round, put 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling in the center and pinch the edges together firmly to seal.
- Set the buns seam-side down on parchment-lined trays, 3 cm (1 in) apart. Cover and leave for 25 minutes. Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Brush the buns with the egg yolk glaze and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until deep golden. Serve warm or cold.
Tips
- Cook the cabbage until it is soft and dry. Wet filling makes the dough soggy and the buns burst.
- Pinch the edges firmly and place the buns seam-side down so they stay closed in the oven.
Questions and answers
Can I fry pyrizhky instead of baking them?
Yes. Fry them in 2 cm (3/4 in) of oil at 170°C (340°F) for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Fried pyrizhky are richer and crisper.
Can I freeze pyrizhky?
Yes. Freeze baked buns for up to 2 months and reheat them from frozen at 180°C (350°F) for 12 minutes.
What other fillings are traditional?
Potato with fried onion, apple with cinnamon, cottage cheese, cherries and minced meat are all common.
How long does it take to make Pyrizhky z Kapustoyu (Ukrainian Baked Cabbage Buns)?
About 1 h 45 min in total: 1 h of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Pyrizhky z Kapustoyu (Ukrainian Baked Cabbage Buns)?
About 425 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 425 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
