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Vatrushka

🇷🇺 A dish from Russia

Vatrushka, a dish from Russia
Kagor at Ukrainian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Vatrushka is an Eastern European pastry (pirog), characterized by a ring-shape of dough with traditional white cheese Tvorog in the middle, sometimes with the addition of raisins or bits of fruit. The most common size is about 5–10 cm (2–4 in) in diameter, but larger versions also exist.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsyeast dough, fresh curd cheese, sugar, egg, raisins
🔥Cooking methodbaked ring-shaped pastry with filled center
👅Flavour & stylesweet, creamy, soft
🕒When it’s eatenbreakfast or tea-time pastry

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Where does Vatrushka come from?
Vatrushka is a dish that originated in Russia.
What is Vatrushka?
Vatrushka is an Eastern European pastry (pirog), characterized by a ring-shape of dough with traditional white cheese Tvorog in the middle, sometimes with the addition of raisins or bits of fruit. The most common size is about 5–10 cm (2–4 in) in diameter, but larger versions also exist.