Flaky Finnish Karjalanpiirakka with Egg Butter

Name: Flaky Finnish Karjalanpiirakka with Egg Butter
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 pasties
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 250g rye flour; 75g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 250ml ice-cold water; 150g short-grain rice; 750ml whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 50g butter; 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 100g butter, softened; Salt to taste

Traditional Finnish Rye Pasties with Creamy Egg Butter

This classic Finnish dish features a delightful rye crust filled with a creamy rice mixture, topped with delicious egg butter.

2 h 45 min
12 pasties
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

250g rye flour

75g all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

250ml ice-cold water

For the Rice Filling

150g short-grain rice

750ml whole milk

1 teaspoon salt

50g butter

For the Egg Butter

3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

100g butter, softened

Salt to taste

Preparation

Preparing the Rice Filling

Rinse the rice

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Cook the rice mixture

In a saucepan, combine rice, milk, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thickened, about 45 minutes.

Add butter and cool

Stir in butter until melted. Set aside to cool.

Use a wet spoon to smooth out the rice filling on the dough for easier spreading.

Making the Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.

Form the dough

Gradually add ice-cold water while mixing until dough forms.

Knead and chill

Knead lightly, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Important: Do not overwork the dough to prevent it from becoming tough.

Cooking Process

Roll the Dough

Roll the dough out into a thin, large rectangle.

Fill the Pasties

Cut dough into small ovals and place a spoonful of rice filling in the center.

Use a wet spoon to smooth out the rice filling on the dough for easier spreading.

Shape & Bake

Pinch edges to form a boat shape, then bake at 200°C (390°F) until golden brown.

Plating & Serving