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A Russian pirog consists of a fluffy yeast dough and a juicy filling. It can be sweet, savory, round or rectangular. Here I show you 3 delicious vegetarian and vegan pirogi recipes.
Simply click on the respective title, the respective picture or the respective link “To the recipe” below and you will be taken to the desired recipe.
What are Russian pirogi?
Russian yeast pirog (plural pirogi) is a covered cake with a savory or sweet filling that is baked in the oven. It can be round or rectangular. The smaller form of pirogi is piroshki.
Russian pirogi are often decorated before baking with various figures, such as flowers, plaits and balls, which are formed from the yeast dough. The coulibiac is made in a similar way.
Pirogi made from yeast dough can be served as a main course, appetizer, side dish, snack or dessert.
There are various assumptions as to the origin of the word “pirog”. One assumption is that it comes from the Slavic word “pir”, which translates as “celebration” or “banquet”.
The yeast pirogi should not be confused with Polish pierogi, which are comparable to Russian pelmeni or Ukrainian vareniki.
In general, “pirog” means “cake” in Russian and can consist of any type of dough. For example, the Russian apple cake sharlotka is also a pirog, just made from a sponge cake.
Popular vegetarian fillings
Stewed cabbage is very popular among vegetarian pirog fillings. Sweet pirogi are made with jam or dried fruit.
You can prepare the same fillings for a yeast pirog as for piroshki. For example, make a sweet pirog with Russian tvorog, just like the Farmer’s cheese piroshki, or a savory pirog with egg and leek, just like the piroshki with egg and leek filling.
Which baking tin for yeast pirog?
You don’t necessarily need a baking tin for Russian pirogi made from yeast dough. They are often simply baked on a baking sheet.
To do this, divide the yeast dough into two portions. Roll out both pieces of dough into a circle or rectangle. Place one piece of the dough on the baking sheet and spread the filling on top. Cover the filling with the second piece of the dough. Stick the edges of the pirog together firmly.
Make cuts or holes in the surface of the pirog to allow the steam to escape from the filling.
You can also bake a yeast pirog in any baking tin. A round or rectangular springform tin is well suited for this. You can also use a quiche dish with a higher rim.
Russian pirogi recipes with yeast dough
Sweet sour cherry jam pirog
This sweet Russian pirog consists of a heavenly fluffy, soft yeast dough and fruity, sweet sour sour cherry jam. It tastes delicious with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee or tea. Serve them for dessert or breakfast.
Savory pirog with white cabbage
The savory classic among the vegetarian yeast pirogi is the pirog with white cabbage filling. The airy dough with a thin, crispy crust and the juicy, spicy, soft stewed cabbage combine perfectly in terms of taste. You can serve this vegan pirog warm or cold as a main meal, side dish or appetizer.
Savory pirog with potatoes and mushrooms
Vegan, filling and delicious, this savory Russian pirog is filled with mashed potatoes and fried mushrooms. Served warm with a fresh vegetable salad, it makes a perfect main meal for lunch. With its floral pattern, it is also an eye-catcher on the dining table.
Have you tried any of the Russian pirogi recipes with yeast dough? Which one do you like best? I look forward to your results and your comments below.
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