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                               Pugach (Pie)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ukrainian                        Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   c            Milk -- scalded
   3       c            Flour
   1       ts           Salt
   1                    Egg -- slightly beaten
   4       tb           Sugar
   1                    Pkg yeast
   3       tb           Shortening
     1/4   c            Water -- lukewarm
                        Cabbage Filling:
   1       md           Cabbage -- chop fine
                        Butter
                        Potato Filling:
   3       md           Potatoes -- mashed
   1                    Egg -- beaten
                        Chives -- chopped
                        Sauerkraut Filling:
     1/2   lb           Sauerkraut -- drained
                        Butter

  Pour milk over salt, sugar, and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Add
  egg, then yeast which has been disolved in water. Add about half of
  the flour. Beat well. Add remainder of flour. Beat. Turn out on
  floured board and knead about 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl and
  let rise until doubled in bulk. Divide dough in 2 portions. Flatten
  out one piece to about 2" thickness. Place desired filling in
  center. Draw up and pinch edges together to cover filling. Roll out
  lightly and carefully to pie shape, about 3/4" thick. Follow same
  method for remaining half of dough. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  Let rise about 30 minutes. Bake at 374°F about 20 to 30 minutes.
  When done, brush both sides with browned butter.

  Cabbage Filling:

  Saute cabbage in butter until soft.

  Potato Filling:

  Combine potatoes, chives, and egg.

  Sauerkraut Filling:

  Fry sauerkraut slowly in butter about 5 minutes.

  Yield: 2 Loaves


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