low fat version of russian "piroshki"

Step 1

Measure 3 cups all-purpose flour into bowl. Cut in 1 cup Smart Balance buttery sticks, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix 1 egg with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 4 tablespoons ice water. Sprinkle over flour mixture. Toss with fork until dough gathers into a ball. If necessary, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Chill, if desired, to make handling easier.

Add the extra virgin olive oil about 1 tbs, half cup water, toss in cabbage and cook until tender and golden brown.

Add the onion, cook until tender then add the thyme and salt and pepper to taste. place cabbage mixture aside.

Prepare the pastry. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out 4 inch rounds. Fill each with a rounded tablespoonful of cabbage filling. Fold pastry over filling.

Place on ungreased baking sheet, pressing edges together with fork. Brush with mixture of egg and milk.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until pies are evenly golden. Serve hot, cooled to room temperature, or chill and reheat for serving later.

Makes 2 dozen piroshki, goes great with the creamy beet salad "vinegret" enjoy!