Description
This Russian pastry is essentially a basic pie crust with a little baking powder, and sour cream and egg yolks instead of water.
This recipe is used in the showstopper Kulebiaka
Region
Yield
2 Crusts
Preparation time
10 minutes
Ingredients
3 c Flour
3⁄4 t Salt
1⁄2 t Baking Powder
14 T Butter (Unsalted)
2⁄3 c Sour Cream
2 egg yolks (lightly beaten)
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the butter as for a Basic Pie Crust.
- Combine the sour cream and egg yolks and then add the mixture to the flour-butter mixture.
- Knead gently for 30 seconds. Do not overwork the dough.
- Chill before using.
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