Polish Potato Pie
A traditional polish-style potato pie with a flaky crust, perfect for a cold evening.
Ingredients
- β3 large potatoes
- β1 sheet flaky pastrythawed
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1 tsp caraway seedsoptional
- β1 tsp salt
- β1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- 2
Roll out the flaky pastry to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with a fork until they're mostly smooth.
- 4
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, caraway seeds (if using), salt, and pepper to the bowl with the potatoes. Mix well.
- 5
Transfer the potato mixture to one half of the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- 6
Brush the edges of the pastry with a little water, then fold the other half of the pastry over the filling.
- 7
Press the edges of the pastry together to seal the pie, then use a knife to cut a few slits in the top.
- 8
Place the pie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the top with a little milk or beaten egg.
- 9
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- 10
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.