Piroshki

Pastry

• 1/2 lb Cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 lb Sweet but butter, softened
• 2 c Flour

Filling

• 3 tb Butter
• 2 c Fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 sm Onion, minced
• 1/3 lb Lean ground pork
• 1 ts Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tb Fresh dill, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 2 tb Tomato paste
• 2 tb Dry sherry
• 1/3 c Sour cream

Pastry: Combine cream cheese and butter; mix well. Add flour and mix thoroughly . Form into 2 balls, wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Filling: In a large frying pan, heat 2 table spoons butter over moderately high heat. Add mushrooms and onion, saute, stirring, for about 1/2 minute. Remove mixture; set aside.

In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter, add pork; brown quickly. Drain off liquid and discard. Add salt, pepper, dill tomato paste and sherry; simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add mushrooms and simmer another few minutes. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and mix well. Chill for 2 to 3 hours.

Assembly: Roll out chilled dough. Cut into 2-inch circles. Place 1 tablespoon chilled filling in each circle and fold over to close. Seal edges with tines of fork.

Place piroshkis on an ungreased baking sheet; bake in a 350F oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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