Methods of molding dumplings, dumplings and patties
Pretty molded dumplings, pies and dumplings look very neat and appetizing. I highly recommend the use of molding, it will make your dish more elegant and festive.
Molding method «Plait» or "Rope"
This method can be used for molding dumplings and pirozhki from thin elastic dough, which will be baked in the oven.
For molding, you need to mold the dumpling or pie in the traditional way - crescent-shaped.
And then you can use this method to mold the dumpling or pie.
Holding the vareniki or pierogi in your right hand, flatten the right corner of the vareniki with your left hand and, tucking it into the vareniki, stick it.,
Flatten the resulting corner again and stick it to the dumpling.
So, gradually moving to the left edge, fill the entire dumpling or pie.
Hide the remaining tip under the dumpling, carefully taping it to the bottom.
Your vareniki or pierogi molded in the "Plait" or "Rope" way is ready!"
Dumpling Making
The traditional way
Roll the dough into a 3-4 mm thick layer. Using a glass cut out circles from the dough. Place the filling in the center of each circle.
Flatten into a crescent shape. Pinch the corners together.
Add the corners to the dumplings.
You mold dumplings the traditional way!"