Since ancient times, pies have been not just one of the most delicious snacks, but also personified the very history of the development of the culinary culture of all Slavic peoples.

Did you know? In 1989, the largest pie in the world was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. — its area was 110 m², and it was made with a filling of grapes.

Pie recipes have always been treated with great care, passing them by inheritance from mother to daughter - many families still have their own, individual and incomparable ways of preparing this dish. If there are none, today there are many different options, from which you can easily choose the most suitable for yourself.

Selection and preparation of ingredients

In addition to the right recipe, the key to obtaining delicious and fragrant pies is a serious approach to the selection of all ingredients.

Since champignons are used in the filling, you should know the main signs of their high quality:

• the permissible color of fresh mushrooms is from white to brown (darkening on the surface of the prolific body indicates overripeness, which means such prepared mushrooms will have a rigid structure);
• the whole mushroom should be elastic and dense, with a pleasant aroma;
• there should be no visible defects or inclusions on the champignon, the same applies to the film between the hat and the leg - its deformation also indicates the freshness of the product.

It is recommended to preheat the oven to + 220 ° C, after which it is already necessary to set the required temperature and place a baking tray with pies. This approach allows for uniform baking.

Important! Many housewives additionally grease the pies with butter after they get them out of the oven.

Despite the fear of some hostesses of the test, especially yeast, many recipes are so simplified that they are easy to obtain even for beginners. And therefore, to get soft, tasty and fragrant pies, you just need to choose the most suitable cooking method for yourself. And then pies will appeal to all family members: both adults and children.