Pirog Kapustnaya Nachinka Savory Pie With Cabbage Filling

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A large free form pie designed to be served as an entree

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Steps

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In large bowl , combine yeast , sucanat and milk and let stand until foamy about 5 minutes.

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Beat egg lightly with water and add to yeast mixture.

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Mix in margarine and salt.

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Stir in 3 1 / 4 cups flour , a cup at a time stirring well after each addition.

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Place dough on a floured surface.

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Knead gently until dough is smooth and elastic , about 3 minutes adding just enough of the remaining 1 / 2 cup flour to prevent sticking.

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Shape dough into a ball , cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes.

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Use dough immediately or place ina covered container and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

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Filling:.

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Blanch cabbage in boiling water for 3 minutes.

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Drain and squeeze to remove excess water.

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Heat oili in skillet or stockpot and add cabbage , onion and garlic.

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Saute until soft and lightly brown about 15 to 20 minutes.

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Remove from heat and stir in eggs , salt , pepper , and dill.

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Let cool to room temperature.

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Assemble:.

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Preheat oven to 375f lightly oil baking sheet.

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Divide dough in.

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Ingredients

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active dry yeast, sucanat, skim milk, egg, water, margarine, salt, unbleached all-purpose flour, green cabbage, onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, fresh ground pepper, fresh dill, fine dry breadcrumb