Party Pleaser - Moldovian Pan Fried Pie Recipe

Crust: --

Sift the flour, add 1/2 tsp salt and put it on the kneading board making a little nest Pour enough buttermilk or a mix of half water and half sour cream into your "nest" and cut in with the knife, forming large crumb Mix well and make the soft non-sticky dough.

Add water or flour if needed. -

Form a ball and divide into 3. -

Prepare your filling of choice -

For each piece of dough:

roll out on a floured surface until form a thin round crust about 15-16 inches in diameter put filling in the middle and spread to about 8 inches in diameter fold the non-filled portions of the dough over the filling forming a pentagon - this is a traditional shape, but you can do octagons or triangles - whatever your sense of beauty will tell you.

Using your rolling pin, roll over the folded edges a few times to make them stick together (lightly) -

Heat the oil in the frying pan over medium heat Fry placinta pie folded side down first for about 3-4 minutes, turn over (you can use 2 spatulas or your hands if you are brave), then 3 minutes on the other side.

Let them cool a little and cut into 6-8 pieces, like pizza.

They make perfect party food.

Sweet filling pies could be sprinkled with confection sugar lightly.