Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)
Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1: Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Use a spoon to push the egg yolk through a fine sieve into the flour.
Step 3: Add the raw egg and mix well.
Step 4: Beat in butter 1 tablespoon at a time.
Step 5: 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).
Step 6: 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).
Step 7: 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.
Step 8: Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, and add the meat mixture.
Step 9: Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape.
Step 10: Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in 1 egg, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 11: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 12: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 13x8" rectangle (1/8" thick).
Step 13: Spoon the filling down the center of the rectangle lengthwise, leaving about an inch of space on each end.
Step 14: 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.
Step 15: Brush the short ends with cold water and fold them over the top, enclosing the filling.
Step 16: Place pastry seam side down on a baking sheet and brush the top evenly with the remaining scrambled egg.
Step 17: Bake in preheated oven until rich golden brown (30 minutes).
Step 18: Slice pastry diagonally into 1.5" long pieces and serve as an appetizer or with soup.