Cheesy Egg and Cheese Piroshki (Printable Version)

Soft golden pastries filled with eggs, mozzarella, and feta cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup warm milk
03 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
04 - 2 tbsp sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

08 - 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
12 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
13 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ For Brushing

15 - 1 large egg, beaten

# How to Make It:

01 - Dissolve sugar in warm milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, 1 egg, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 7–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Combine chopped hard-boiled eggs, mozzarella, feta, dill, green onions, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal balls.
07 - Roll each ball into a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
08 - Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon or oval shape. Pinch the edges tightly to seal.
09 - Place piroshki seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with beaten egg.
10 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of mozzarella and feta creates this incredible pull apart cheese moment that surprises everyone who bites in
  • These freeze beautifully so you can always have homemade comfort food ready in twenty minutes
  • The dough comes together faster than you would believe and rises like magic every single time
02 -
  • The most common mistake is overfilling the piroshki which causes them to burst open during baking so stick to two tablespoons per piece
  • Make sure your edges are sealed completely by pinching firmly and even crimping with a fork if you want extra insurance
  • Let the piroshki cool for at least five minutes before serving because the filling stays incredibly hot right out of the oven
03 -
  • If you want extra golden tops brush the piroshki twice with egg wash once before baking and once halfway through
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better and help the dough rise more evenly

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