Pīrāgi – Latvian bacon rolls

Ingredients

• 500 g plain flour
• 7 g dried yeast
• 2.5 dl lukewarm milk
• 60 g softened butter
• 30 g sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg for dough
• 250 g finely diced bacon
• 1 finely chopped onion
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 egg for brushing

Method

1. 1Knead flour, yeast, milk, sugar, salt and egg. Knead in butter and rise covered for 60 minutes.
2. 2Cook bacon and onion for 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat, add pepper and cool.
3. 3Divide dough into 24 and roll small circles. Add filling, fold, seal and curve into crescents.
4. 4Rise for 30 minutes, brush with egg and bake at 190°C for 15–18 minutes until golden.