Fried Sweet Piroshky (with Poppy Seeds)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
50 Piroshky
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Calories
106 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
Fried Sweet Piroshky (with Poppy Seeds)
Description
Fried Sweet Piroshky (with Poppy Seeds) combines a yeast-based dough made with milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream, which yields a soft and slightly sweet pastry. The dough is prepared by activating yeast in warm milk and sugar, then mixing with the remaining wet and dry ingredients before kneading until elastic and letting it rise twice for increased fluffiness. Each piece is shaped into a ball, filled with a poppy seed preparation, carefully sealed, and then fried in oil at a medium-low temperature until the outside is golden brown.
The frying process develops a golden crust that contrasts nicely with the soft dough inside and the textured, flavorful poppy seed filling. The use of poppy seeds offers a mild nuttiness and subtle crunch within the sweet pastry.
This preparation results in a fried pastry suited for serving warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile snack or accompaniment to tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yeast dry
- 2 cups milk warm at 115°F, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar divided
- 4 egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 6 cups flour (5-6 cups, depending on the brand of flour), divided
Filling
- 2 cups poppy seed filling
Frying
- 3 cups cooking oil canola or vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast with half a cup of warm milk and one tablespoon of sugar. Let the ingredients rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
- Either by hand or with a stand mixer, combine the eggs in a large bowl with the remaining milk, remaining sugar, salt, oil, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Add the yeast mixture and one cup of flour into the egg mixture. Whisk to combine and cover with a towel. Set aside to rest in a warm place for an hour.
- With your hands or a stand mixer, mix in the remaining flour in thirds.
- Knead the dough until it becomes elastic (at least 10 minutes).
- Let the dough rise for an hour.
- With lightly oiled hands, make small balls out of the dough, then flatten them out with your fingers and place a dollop of poppy seed filling inside.
- Fold over the sides and pinch the edges together to seal, form into balls.
- Fill a deep skillet with 2-3 cups of canola or vegetable oil and set to medium-low heat, heat oil to 350°-375°F. Fry the piroshky, flipping periodically with a fork until they turn golden brown all over, roughly 5-8 minutes total. Keep a close eye on the piroshky to make sure they don't burn, lower the temperature if needed so the oil doesn't get too hot.
- Lay piroshky on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50Piroshky
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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