Traditional Russian Recipe

Prepare the Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt for the dough.

2.Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use your hands or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3.Gradually add the cold water while mixing the dough until it comes together.

4.Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling Meanwhile, prepare the filling by combining the mashed potatoes, chopped onions, cooked bacon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Assemble the Pie Remove one portion of the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.

8.Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and press it gently against the bottom and sides.

9.Spread the potato filling evenly over the dough in the pie dish.

10.Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling to cover the pie.

11.Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the pie.

Add the Topping Brush the melted butter over the top of the pie and make a few slashes on the top crust to allow steam to escape.

13.Brush the beaten egg over the top crust for a golden finish.

Bake the Pie Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving.