Sauerkraut Spelt Hand Pies

Health Benefits of Sauerkraut

• Rich in Probiotics for a Healthier Gut – it’s loaded with live beneficial bacteria, also known as probiotics. These friendly microbes help balance your gut microbiome. These play a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and even mental health.
• Boosts Your Immune System – A healthy gut means a stronger immune system. Approximately 70% of your immune system lies in your gut. Therefore, feeding your body probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut can help defend against illness and infection. Additionally, sauerkraut contains vitamin C and iron. Both of these are key players in immune function.
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Sauerkraut Spelt Hand Pies

Course Dinner, Easter Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine German

Keyword German Hand Pies, german recipes, Sauerkraut Hand Pies, Savoery Hand Pies

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Chill Time: 4 hours

Servings 8

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

For the pie dough:

• 2 cups whole wheat spelt flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup cold unsalted butter cut into pieces
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/4 cup cold water

For the filling:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 ounces of thick-cut ham or speck cut into small cubes
• 1 small onion minced
• 3/4 cup sauerkraut
• 1/2 sweet apple peeled, cored, and grated
• 1 medium-sized cooked potato grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the dough:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of your mixer.
2. Turn it to medium speed. Add butter, one piece at a time, until the mixture is crumbly.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the canola oil and water.
4. Add to the flour/butter mixture and beat until combined.
5. Wrap the dough in cling film.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Or put it in the freezer for 1 hour.

Make the filling:

1. Heat the canola oil and butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the ham. Stir it around until it browns slightly.
3. Add the onions and cook, stirring until transparent.
4. Mix in the sauerkraut and the grated apple, then add the gratedpotato.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove the mixture from the heat. Let cool completely.

Assemble the hand pies:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured work surface.
3. Cut the dough into a series of rectangles.
4. Place 3-4 tablespoons of the cooled sauerkraut mixture in the center of each spelt dough rectangle.
5. Fold each end over, tucking both edges under. The filling should be peeping through a 1-inch opening.
6. Press the ends and sides together.
7. Use a fork or knife to create decorative ridges along both sides.
8. Place the hand pies on the baking sheet and sprinkle with spelt flour.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until they turn a golden brown.
10. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.