Savoury Pies with Jarlsberg Cheese and Ham (Norwegian Pierogi)

Handheld Norwegian pies filled with Jarlsberg cheese, ham, and caraway seeds, made with a homemade yeast-based dough.

Baking Appetiser Cheese Savoury Ham Norwegian

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

307

kcal / serving

3684 kcal total

Carbs

35.4g

per serving

425.2 g total

Fat

12.7g

per serving

152.4 g total

Protein

12.4g

per serving

148.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

pies

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Sugar

Fast-Action Dried Yeast

one sachet

Dairy

170

Milk

Butter

melted

piece

Egg

free-range

piece

Egg

beaten for glazing and sealing

100

Jarlsberg Cheese

grated

GrainsCereals

450

Plain Flour

plus extra for dusting

Liquids

150

Water

lukewarm

Meat

200

Ham

boiled, smoked, chopped

NutsSeeds

tsp

Salt

clove

Garlic

crushed

tbsp

Parsley

finely chopped

tsp

Caraway Seeds

to taste

Sea Salt

flaked

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

tbsp

Oil

for greasing

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

finely chopped

Method

Combine lukewarm water, sugar, yeast, and 100g of flour in a bowl and let rise for 2–3 hours.

Add milk, salt, remaining flour, butter, and egg to the mixture and knead into a firm dough.

Let the dough rise for another 2 hours.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Stir in ham, cheese, parsley, and caraway seeds, then season and cool.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Roll dough thinly and cut into 12 circles.

Place filling on circles, brush edges with egg, fold, and seal.

Place pies on a greased tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.