Mainly eaten in Latvia.

Bacon and onion Latvian pirukas

Speķa pīrāgi

This bacon and onion Latvian pirukas recipe makes crescent-shaped, yeasted pastries filled with smoky bacon and onion. They are enjoyed as a snack in Latvia and also appear on festive spreads.

170 min Medium 50 servings
Szalonnás lett pirosk recept: füstös, hagymás, élesztős
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Ingredients

50 pieces
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For the dough

For the filling

For the glaze

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    Mix the yeast with 50 ml of warm milk and a tablespoon of sugar, then leave it for 15 minutes until frothy.

    15 min
  2. Make the dough

    Mix the remaining warm milk with the butter, sugar and salt, add the yeast mixture, then gradually knead in the flour until smooth.

    10 min
  3. Prove

    Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place until it has doubled in size.

    60 min
  4. Make the filling

    Dice the bacon, render its fat in a frying pan, then fry the onion in it until translucent. Leave to cool together with the bacon.

    10 min
  5. Shape

    Press the dough into discs, fill them with the cooled filling, then fold into crescents and seal the edges.

    25 min
  6. Bake

    Brush the tops of the pirukas with beaten egg yolk and bake in a 250 °C oven for 7–8 minutes until golden brown.

    8 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (50 pieces)1 pieces
Energy3 480 kcal70 kcal
Fat112 g2,2 g
of which saturates67 g1,3 g
Carbohydrates534 g11 g
Protein73 g1,5 g
Fibre19 g0,4 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: milk, yeast, sugar, bacon, onion, egg yolk. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: milk (lactose), flour, onion (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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