Piroshki (A Savoury, Filled Pastry) – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter , chilled
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 -6 tablespoons ice water
• 1 egg yolk ( for egg wash for pastry )
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 2 hard-boiled eggs , minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill ( or 1 1/2 tsp dried dill weed )
• salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 medium onions , minced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb potato
• 1 cup grated graviera cheese ( you can sub gouda or cheddar )
• 1 lb mushroom , minced
• 1 medium onion , minced
• 2 shallots or 2 green onions , minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch of grated nutmeg
• 4 ounces cream cheese , softened ( or 1 medium-sized potato , cooked and mashed )