Servings: 16
Oven temp: 500 degrees F
Recipe from: Karelian Country Buffet
Filling:
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Crust:
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Combine the water and rice in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the milk, cover, and continue cooking until the milk is completely absorbed and the rice is soft and creamy.
Season with salt
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the water, salt, and flours to make a stiff dough.
Shape the dough into a log and cut into 16 parts. Shape each part into a roud.
On a lightly floured board, roll out each round into a 6" circle.
Spread about 3 Tbl of filling evenly on each round.
Fold two opposite edges of the pastry over the filling and crimp the
edges of the dough toward the center to make an oval-shaped pastry
allowing about 1/2" of the crust to overlay the filling and leaving the
center of the filling exposed. Place on prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and hot milk and brush on the pastries.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, brushing once during baking, until the pastries are golden on edges. Remove from oven and brush again.