Piroshky - Quick, Easy, No-Yeast Recipe (2024)

Meet your new friend – quick, easy, yeast-free Fried Piroshky. Light, fluffy with a beautiful crispy exterior, piroshki is what we make when we need something quick, but delicious. These can be made sweet or savory with a variety of fillings, but mashed potatoes are one of our favorites. Made with just a handful of staples you’ll be using this recipe time and time again, trust me!

If you’re looking for the traditional yeast dough piroshki, try this Meat Piroshki recipe. And if you’re looking for the best Donut Recipe, I’ve got you covered too.

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Piroshky Recipe

Piroshky are fried pastries that are popular in both Russia and Ukraine and come with a variety of fillings (both savory and sweet). The traditional Piroshky are typically made with a yeast dough. But, the ingenuity of a homemaker on a time crunch led to the creation of this yeast-free piroshky recipe that rivals the original.

This super easy piroshky recipe uses no yeast and comes together in minutes, literally. You just mix flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk and you’ve got the dough (see replacement options for buttermilk in the recipe card, below).

Filling Options

Savory options:
For the filling, I just use leftover mashed potatoes mixed with any cheese I have on hand – typically it’s mozzarella or sharp cheddar. I really like the zing that the sharp cheddar gives, but mozzarella or any other shredded cheese will do as well. If you like herbs, dill or parsley make a great addition to the filling, but if you’re not into herbs feel free to omit them.,

The versatility for filling options for these fried Piroshky’s is incredible. Leftover taco meat filling? Yep! Sautéed cabbage or farmer’s cheese and dill? Sure thing! Boiled eggs, dill and seasoning? Why not?

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Sweet Filling options:

How about sweet options? Those are amazing too – for quick and easy sweet piroshki filling use canned pie fillings (cherry, blueberry, apple). But, if you’re feeling extra fancy go ahead and make your own Cherry Pie filling from scratch, because nothing beats homemade. And I mean, if nothing else just use some jarred Nutella paired with some banana slices. Oh yeah, this recipe is all that and then some!

These piroshki can be fried or cooked on a dry skillet then brushed with butter. Did I mention this recipe is versatile? 😉

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So, let’s get to it!

Ingredients for the easiest Piroshky recipe:

  • This recipe is all about using ingredients you already have to make something really good. The dough recipe calls for buttermilk as the binding liquid. But, if you don’t have any buttermilk you can use a mixture of sour cream and milk (1:1). The rest is just basics – flour, salt, and baking soda.

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  • Make the dough: Combine all ingredients for the dough in a bowl, then knead for a minute to bring it all together. Divide into 8 and let rest while you mix the filling.

Potato Piroshky Filling

*See the bottom of the post for the recipe card with precise measurements and instructions.

  • You’ll need about 1.5 to 2 cups of prepared mashed potatoes, 1 cup of shredded cheese, a dash of black ground pepper, a tablespoon of chopped parsley or dill, and a pinch of dried garlic. Mix everything together until well combined and – all done!

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  • Shape: Roll each piece of the dough into 6 to 8-inch disks. Divide the filling equally between all of them. Bring the ends of the dough together and pinch together to seal the filling inside. Now pat it back down into a flat disk until it reaches about 6 inches in diameter. Be careful as the dough may tear and spill the filling.

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  • Fry: Preheat 1 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron until 350 F. Fry the piroshki in batches on both sides until golden in color and cooked through. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly before eating.

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How to store Piroshky?

These deliciously, fluffy fried piroshky are best eaten within an hour of being made. But, if you happen to make more than you can eat, allow them to cool, then wrap and store in the fridge. When ready to eat, reheat by microwaving or by air frying for a couple of minutes until heated through.

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*Keep scrolling for the full recipe and with precise ingredient amounts.

More Russian/Ukranian Recipes to Try:

  • Quick Chebureki Recipe
  • Fluffy Gnocchi or Lazy Pierogies
  • Chicken Pelmeni (Homemade Russian Dumplings)
  • Instant Pot Beef Plov

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Piroshky – Quick, Easy, No-Yeast Recipe

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This piroshky recipe is a quick, easy, and yeast-free. Light, fluffy with a beautiful crispy exterior, you can fill these piroshki with either sweet or savory ingredients. Read on to see I'll show you how to fill it with my favorite filling - mashed potatoes!

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin

Course: Appetizer, Bread

Cuisine: Russian

Keyword: piroshky

Calories: 181 kcal

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Quick Piroshky Dough

Potato Filling

  • 2 cupsmashed potatoes(prepared and cooled)
  • 1 cup shredded mozarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1/8tspblack ground pepper
  • 2tspdried parsley or dill (or 1-3 tbsp fresh, chopped)(optional)
  • 1/4tsp dried garlic (optional)

Instructions

Make the quick piroshky dough

  1. Mix together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp kosher salt. Add 1 cup buttermilk and quickly mix to bring everything together, then knead just until the dough forms. Add enough flour to bring into a soft dough, but do not add too much or the piroshky will be tough. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and let the dough rest while you mix the filling.

Mix the Potato filling

  1. In a bowl combine 1 ½ to 2 cups of prepared mashed potatoes with 1 cup of shredded cheese, ⅛ tsp (a pinch) of black ground pepper, ¼ tsp dried garlic, 1 tbsp of dried parsley or a couple tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley and mix.

Shape & Fry the Piroshky

  1. Shape: On an oiled surface, roll out the dough balls into flat disks. Divide the filling formed into a balls between all the rolled dough pieces trying to stay away from the edges Now bring the edges of the dough together around the filling (like a purse) squeezing out the air and pinching the edges together tightly. Now pat down with your hand to flatten the ball into a disk again, until it's about 6 inches.

  2. Fry: Preheat 1 inch of neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron to 350F and fry the Piroshky. Let cool slightly, but serve warm.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Piroshky – Quick, Easy, No-Yeast Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 423mg18%

Potassium 85mg2%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 144IU3%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

How to make dough rise without yeast? ›

You can substitute yeast with equal parts lemon juice and baking soda. So if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of yeast, you can use half a teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Keep in mind that the bread will not need the typical proofing time and the dough will begin rising right away.

What can I substitute for yeast in pizza dough? ›

Baking powder: Without yeast, the pizza dough needs baking powder to rise. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor and strengthens the gluten. Milk: You'll need ½ cup of fat-free milk. Olive oil: Olive oil locks in moisture and keeps the dough from drying out.

What happens if you don't use yeast in pizza dough? ›

No-yeast pizza dough does not go through a lot of kneading and rising, so it has a softer, fluffier, less chewy, and more bread-like texture. It's not super crispy, it does not make those big delicate bubbles on the edges, and it doesn't get very brown.

What happens if you bake bread without yeast? ›

Some differences could be that your bread will not rise as tall as you're used to, the flavor is a little different, or the texture may not be exactly the same. However, if you're out of yeast or don't have the time to wait for your bread to rise, these substitutes will undoubtedly get the job done.

What is a substitute for instant yeast? ›

3 Best Substitutes for Yeast to Help You in a Pinch
  • Baking powder. Baking powder is a staple ingredient in a baker's pantry. ...
  • Baking soda and acid. You can also use baking soda combined with acid to replace yeast. ...
  • Sourdough starter. Sourdough starter contains naturally occurring yeast.
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What can you use instead of yeast to make dough rise? ›

Baking Soda, Milk and Vinegar

Vinegar, milk and baking soda mixed together helps the bread rise. Use one teaspoon of baking soda, half a teaspoon of vinegar and half a teaspoon of milk to replace two teaspoons of yeast. Lighter batters may have a slightly different texture, but you will still get a rise from the dough.

How to make yeast at home? ›

How to Grow Baker's Yeast
  1. Step 1: Combine Equal Parts Flour and Water. Measure ingredients by weight! ...
  2. Step 2: Mix Well. Stir everything together until there are no more clumps of dried flour. ...
  3. Step 3: Let Sit. Let sit for 24 hours at 70°F. ...
  4. Step 4: Feed Your Starter. ...
  5. Step 5: Switch to 12 Hour Feedings.

Does pizza taste good without yeast? ›

Pizza without yeast – what it tastes like

Note: The base recipe is made with bread flour which has higher protein and yields a better chew like you get with yeast pizza crusts. If you make this with plain / all purpose flour, you won't get the same chewy crumb but it is still a seriously good pizza crust.

Can you use pasta sauce for pizza? ›

If you don't have tomato paste on hand, you can use pasta sauce on pizza by following these steps: Strain the pasta sauce to remove excess liquid. Add the pasta sauce to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Add your desired seasoning and salt to taste.

Can you use baking soda for pizza dough? ›

Step 1: The Dough

This is a really good yeast substitute and all you have to do is add in equal amounts of lemon and baking soda until you get an amount equal to the amount yeast you need. Anyways, add in your pinch of salt and make sure that all of those ingredients are mixed in before you add the water.

What is a bread without yeast called? ›

Unleavened bread, or bread without yeast, is a typical Jewish food, the name derives from the Greek azymos (without yeast) which in Jewish becomes mazzah, and it is the symbol of the Passover that recalls the Exodus from Egypt: it was the bread of the fugitives because it was quickly prepared by the fleeing Jews.

Can baking soda replace yeast? ›

Although yeast has specific properties that cannot be found in other ingredients, you can still replace it with a combination of baking soda and lemon juice. When baking soda is mixed with sour lemon juice, it creates carbon dioxide bubbles that help the dough rise.

Is Ezekiel bread yeast free? ›

Ezekiel bread ingredients typically include the following: organic sprouted wheat, filtered water, organic malted barley, organic sprouted rye, organic sprouted barley, organic sprouted oats, organic sprouted millet, organic sprouted corn, organic sprouted brown rice, fresh yeast, organic wheat gluten and sea salt.

How do you force dough to rise? ›

You can also put hot water in a heat-safe dish and place it on the floor of a cold oven (or on a lower shelf). The steam and heat from the water will help the temperature rise just enough that the yeast is active. The steam will also assist in keeping the surface of the dough moist so it will stretch as it rises.

What can I add to dough to make it rise? ›

Bread dough uses yeast to rise. Other baked goods like cakes, cookies, utilize eggs and baking powder. Sometimes buttermilk and baking soda together are used for yeast free rises.

What can I do if my dough doesn't rise? ›

But almost as good as a proofing box is taking a Mason jar filled halfway up with water, microwaving it for two minutes, then putting your bowl of dough into the microwave with the jar to rise. The other thing you can do is place your lidded container or bowl of dough into a second, larger bowl of warm water.

How do you fix dough without enough yeast? ›

You can also try adding more yeast. Open a new packet of yeast and mix 1 teaspoon (3 g) of it with 1 cup (240 mL) of warm water and 1 tablespoon (13 g) of sugar. Let the yeast mixture proof for 10 minutes. Then, add the mixture to your dough along with some more flour so there's a ratio of 60% flour to 40% liquid.

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