Sausage pie

The first time I saw a version of this pie was at a friend's house, who had put something different inside. It seemed quick and uncomplicated, so I tried it too, but with spicy sausage. It's not an everyday recipe, but if you have the ingredients on hand and a little time, it's easy to prepare. The dough is not demanding, and the filling doesn’t require much preparation.

Quick Info

Total time: about 1 hour
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Dough resting time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Difficulty: easy
Recipe type: fried savory pie with meat

Ingredients

250 g white flour
1 egg
15 g fresh yeast
1 tablespoon salt
a pinch of sugar
pepper (to taste)
a piece of spicy sausage (about 200 g, if you want enough filling)
warm water
oil for frying

Preparation method

1. For the dough, put the flour in a large bowl. Add the salt, sugar, and egg.
2. Dissolve the yeast in a little warm water, then pour it over the flour.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon. Start adding warm water gradually, just enough to obtain an elastic dough, but not too soft.
4. Knead a little until it's no longer sticky, cover the bowl with a clean towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
5. Meanwhile, slice the sausage thinly or into small pieces. Remove the casing from the sausage, if there is any.
6. Place the sausage pieces in a microwave-safe dish. Cook them for about 3 minutes on medium power until some of the fat melts. Drain as much oil as you can.
7. When the dough has risen, sprinkle a little flour on the working surface. Break off a suitable piece of dough and roll it out into a thin sheet, about 3-4 mm thick.
8. Place the cooled sausage pieces over half of the sheet, sprinkle with pepper (if you want a stronger taste). Cover with the other half of the dough, pressing the edges to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
9. Heat a pan with oil (about 1-1.5 cm deep). When the oil is hot enough, carefully transfer the pie to the pan.
10. Fry on medium to high heat on both sides until evenly browned.
11. Remove the pie onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Let it cool for a few minutes, then cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature.

Why I make this recipe often

It's quick and doesn't require special ingredients. It's a good option when you want something savory that can be made from almost nothing. The dough doesn’t require complicated techniques, and you can adapt the filling based on what you have in the fridge.

Tips and variations

Tips

- Water should be added gradually. If you add too much at once, you risk having too soft dough.
- When frying, be careful not to let the oil be too cold, as it will absorb too much fat.
- Sausage left too long in the microwave can become dry, so check at 2-3 minutes.
- Don’t overload the sheet with filling to avoid breaking during frying.

Substitutions

- Spicy sausage can be replaced with any raw-dried or smoked sausage.
- If you want a lighter pie, you can use ham or even finely chopped leftover roast.
- Fresh yeast can be replaced with dry yeast (about 5 g).

Variations

- You can add a few thin slices of sautéed onion to the filling, but not too much.
- You can sprinkle grated cheese over the sausage if you like.
- From the same dough, you can make small individual pies.

Serving ideas

- It goes well with a simple cabbage salad, especially if the pie is warm.
- It can be served with mustard or pickles.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use dry yeast?
Yes, you can use about 5 g of dry yeast instead of fresh. Do not change the rest of the steps.

Do I need to cook the sausage beforehand or can it go in raw?
For this recipe, the sausage pieces are quickly cooked in the microwave beforehand to reduce excess fat. I do not recommend putting them in raw, as they leave too much oil in the dough when frying.

Can I freeze the pie?
It doesn’t freeze well, as the fried dough changes texture. It can be eaten cold the next day, but it’s much better fresh.

What flour should I use?
Plain white flour, type 000 or 650. No special flour is needed.

Can the pie be baked?
For this recipe, I have not tested the oven version. The dough is designed for frying and will not be as fluffy or crispy if not made in oil.

Nutritional values

Approximately, one serving (out of three) has about 400-450 kcal, depending on how much oil it absorbs while frying. One serving has about 14 g of protein, 17 g of fat, and 53 g of carbohydrates. The sausage and frying oil increase the caloric intake, and the exact amount depends on how much you manage to drain.

Storage and reheating

The pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours, wrapped in foil or in a container. When reheating, it can be placed for a few minutes in a dry pan or in the microwave, but the texture will not be as crispy as freshly made. I do not recommend keeping it for more days or freezing it. It is a dish to be consumed quickly.

Dough: In a bowl, add flour, salt, sugar, yeast dissolved in warm water, and the egg; Mix well with a wooden spoon; Add water as needed; Let it rest in a bowl covered with a towel for about 30 minutes. After resting, take a piece of dough, place it on a floured work surface, roll it out into a thin sheet, add pieces of sausage (remove the casing from the sausage, cut into small pieces, and microwave for about 3 minutes, draining any remaining oil), cover the sheet, and seal it tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out; Heat a pan with oil, when the oil is hot, add the pie, let it brown well on both sides, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve!

 Ingredients: 250 g flour, one egg, 15 g yeast, one tablespoon salt, a pinch of sugar, pepper, a piece of spicy sausage, oil for frying

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