Sipulipiirakka (Finnish Onion Pie)
"The combination of flavors in this is wonderful. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05"
photo by Bonnie G #2
- Ready In:
- 2hrs
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast (equilavents listed at bottom of recipe)
- 3⁄4 cup water (105 to 116 degrees F)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 lbs sweet onions
- 1⁄4 lb diced smoked ham (1/2-inch dice)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon caraway seed
- 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter
directions
- In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add salt,oil, or butter, and flour.
- Beat until dough is smooth and satiny.
- Cover, let rise for 1 hour (until doubled).
- Cut onions into thin slices. Place in frying pan along with ham and cook over low heat until onions are soft (about 15 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, eggs, salt to taste, and caraway seeds.
- Butter 10 inch pie, quiche or tart pan.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On lightly floured board, roll out pastry to fit prepared pan.
- Turn filling into lined pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is browned and pie is set.
- Note: Yeast equilavents are One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.
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Reviews
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Had saved this recipe years ago and just dug it out to give it a try. OMG!! It's amazing and looks so pretty when it's done; I put it in a tall 8" tart pan and was so pleased with the end result. Enjoyed everything about this from the making process to eating it and all the compliments I received. The only thing I did different was add about 1/4 cup more flour to the crust but that's normal in my area were we have a high elevation. Everything else was followed and I would not change a thing, right down to the caraway seeds. This is going in my best of 2019 file and will be ready to pull out whenever I want to impress -
This Finnish onion pie is absolutely delicious! I omitted the caraway seeds as I don't like them and of course I didn't miss them! ;-) Additionally, I used a springform pan which worked out really well. This will definitely go on my menu rotation. -
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I had a few problems in preparing this dish. The crust was very soupy and even though it rose I had to pour it in the pie plate. It did turn out fine though. My overall opinion was that the caraway was way to strong. I would cut the caraway seed in half next time. It needed a bit more salt but overall I was disapointed
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This is a favorite of mine, I grew up with a Finnish family. This was absolutely amazing especially with melted cheese on the top. Thank you. -
Great crust and great flavor to the pie. Used smoked turkey drumstick meat instead of the ham. A definite keeper. Thank you.
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Great crust and great flavor to the pie. Used smoked turkey drumstick meat instead of the ham. A definite keeper. Thank you.
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This was brilliant, really good and my own version was Approved By Finns too! Caraway seeds really add something. Didn't quite get the bread-pastry right (because my yeast had died, not because of the recipe!) Using yoghurt instead of sour cream doesn't seem to make much difference either. Kippis!
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Absolutely delightful and really very easy. Iused melted butter and substituted plain yogurt for the sour cream. The dough was so easy and rose beautifully; the finished pie was a lovely sight and quite delicious.
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