SIPULIPIIRAKKA (FINNISH ONION PIE)

Sipulipiirakka (Finnish Onion Pie) image

Provided by Amis227

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (equilavents listed at bottom of recipe)
3/4 cup water (105 to 116 degrees F)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lbs sweet onions
1/4 lb diced smoked ham (1/2-inch dice)
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Add salt,oil, or butter, and flour.
Beat until dough is smooth and satiny.
Cover, let rise for 1 hour (until doubled).
Cut onions into thin slices. Place in frying pan along with ham and cook over low heat until onions are soft (about 15 minutes).
Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, eggs, salt to taste, and caraway seeds.
Butter 10 inch pie, quiche or tart pan.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
On lightly floured board, roll out pastry to fit prepared pan.
Turn filling into lined pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is browned and pie is set.
Note: Yeast equilavents are One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.