Soft, golden buns arranged like daisy petals hide a savory seasoned meat filling in this show-stopping Daisy Pull-Apart Meat Pie. Made with a simple yeast dough, it bakes up fluffy and tearable — perfect for sharing at the dinner table. If you love cozy baked dinners, you will also enjoy our Baked Cabbage Steaks Topped with Meat and Cheese and Classic Stuffed Peppers with Meat and Rice, and you can find more comfort-food inspiration at Allrecipes.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) warm water
- 240 ml (1 cup) warm milk
- 10 g (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 750 g (6 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
- For the filling: 400 g (14 oz) ground meat
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and milk. Stir in the yeast, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the flour and salt and knead into a soft dough. Grease the bowl, return the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Mix the ground meat with the onion, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the dough into equal pieces. Flatten each into a round, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and pinch the edges closed to form buns.
- Arrange the buns close together in a round baking dish, cover, and proof for 15 minutes.
- Brush with egg yolk and bake at 180°C (355°F) for 30-35 minutes, until deep golden.
Tips
- Make sure the water and milk are warm, not hot — overheated liquid can kill the yeast and the dough will not rise.
- Pinch the bun edges firmly so the filling stays sealed while baking.
- Serve warm with a simple salad or pickles; leftovers reheat well in the oven.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 235 kcal, protein 15 g, fat 13 g, carbs 14 g.