Mini Pie with 2-Ingredient Dough

Mini Pie with 2-Ingredient Dough

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🥧 Mini Pies with 2-Ingredient Dough (Detailed Recipe)

⏱ Total Time

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Rest: 5 minutes
  • Cook: 12–15 minutes

🍽 Yield

  • 8–10 mini pies

📝 Ingredients

⭐ 2-Ingredient Dough

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
    (thick yogurt works best; Greek-style is ideal)
  • 1½ cups self-raising flour

🔁 If you don’t have self-raising flour:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

🥙 Filling Options (Choose One)

Savory Fillings

  • Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
  • Minced meat (pre-cooked with onion & spices)
  • Chicken (boiled/shredded + seasoning)
  • Mashed potato (with salt & pepper)
  • Vegetables (cabbage, carrots, peas, onion)

Sweet Fillings

  • Chocolate spread
  • Jam or marmalade
  • Sweetened coconut
  • Apple filling (apple + sugar + cinnamon)

⚠️ Filling should be dry (no watery sauces).


👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

  1. Add yogurt to a mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add flour.
  3. Mix with a spoon, then knead lightly by hand.
  4. Dough should be soft, smooth, and not sticky.
    • If sticky → add 1 tbsp flour
    • If dry → add 1 tsp yogurt
  5. Cover and rest for 5 minutes.

2️⃣ Roll & Shape

  1. Sprinkle a little flour on the surface.
  2. Roll dough to about ⅛-inch thickness.
  3. Cut circles using a cup or cutter (8–10 cm).
  4. Place 1–2 teaspoons filling in the center.
  5. Fold into half-moon shape.
  6. Seal edges tightly:
    • Press with fingers or fork

3️⃣ Cooking Methods

🔥 Oven Method (Best Texture)

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
  • Place pies on lined baking tray
  • Brush lightly with milk or oil
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until golden

🍳 Frying Pan Method

  • Heat pan on medium-low
  • Lightly grease
  • Cook covered 4–5 minutes per side
  • Flip carefully until golden

🌬 Air Fryer

  • Preheat air fryer
  • Cook at 180°C for 8–10 minutes
  • Shake halfway

🌟 Pro Tips for Perfect Mini Pies

  • Don’t overfill
  • Seal edges very well
  • Keep dough soft (don’t over-knead)
  • For shiny top → brush with milk or egg wash
  • Sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds before baking

❄️ Storage

  • Fridge: 2–3 days
  • Freezer (uncooked): up to 1 month
  • Reheat in pan or air fryer

✅ Why This Recipe Works

✔ Only 2 dough ingredients
✔ No yeast, no waiting
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Sweet or savory
✔ Soft inside, crisp outside


 

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