Kulebyaki pies

Kulebyaks are a type of closed pies that are distinguished by the complex composition of the filling. Kulebyaki pies belong to Russian national dishes. It is noteworthy that kulebyaki pies at all times were considered a popularly beloved bakery product, which were originally baked on occasions special in the life of each person or on holidays. Over time, kulebyaki pies became an obligatory part of the daily diet of all segments of the population in Russia.

Such nationwide love and respect for kulebyak pies was reflected not only in Russian culinary traditions, but also in literature. Famous Russian writers have repeatedly mentioned folk kulebyaki pies in their immortal works. For example, N. V. Gogol described kulebyaks in the poem "Dead Souls. " Kulebyaks belong to the ancient types of home baked goods. The first references to kulebyak pies are contained in documentary sources dated to the 12th century.

In accordance with the old Russian recipe, kulebyaki pies were made exclusively from yeast dough with several types of fillings. The result is a pie filled with individual layers of cabbage, buckwheat porridge, eggs, fish, onions, mushrooms, as well as screeching. It is noteworthy that kulebyaki pies gained worldwide fame and popularity thanks to French chefs and culinary workers who lived and worked on Russian soil since the 19th century.

Kulebyak species

However, the sophisticated French made some adjustments to the recipe of the Russian folk dish. In order to adapt kulebyaki pies to the taste preferences of the discerning French public, the composition of the product was slightly changed. New species of kulebyak filled with game, salmon, champignons and rice quickly fell to the taste of Europeans. Over time, many types of kulebyak migrated from Russian national cuisine to European culinary traditions.

Any kind of kulebyak will differ from other pies in its complex filling. In addition, the filling in kulebyaks occupies more than half the weight of the final bakery product. It is also worth noting that the types of kulebyak differ in the way the filling is placed in pies (in layers or "corners"). Kulebyaki pies are a versatile food that can be served at the table as a main course, snack or dessert. True, sweet kulebyaks are not as popular as the classic version of bakery products.

The calorie content of kulebyak is also directly related to the type of cake and the composition of the initial ingredients used in the baking process. The average calorie level of kulebyak is at 216 Kcal, which are contained in 100 grams of the final product. It is noteworthy that the number of layers or tiers with filling in kulebyaks is limited only by the imagination of the cook.

In the XIX century, a record number of layers with filling in kulebyak pies were documented. In the Moscow Merchant Club, a 12-tier kulebyak was presented to the table. In Moscow, there was a real excitement about this, so everyone who wanted to taste a huge kulebyak took a queue at the institution from the evening.