Wit-Russische open hartige taart (Smazhanka)
Смажанка SmazhankaZeg het: smah-ZHAN-ka
Smazhanka is een geliefde Wit-Russische open hartige taart gemaakt van zacht gistdeeg en belegd met een royale laag gebakken vlees, uien of groenten. Een romige glazuur van ei en zure room wordt over de vulling geborsteld voor het bakken, wat een gouden, custardachtige afwerking creëert. Traditioneel warm geserveerd als stevig hoofdgerecht of snack, weerspiegelt het de eenvoudige, troostende smaken van de Wit-Russische huiskeuken en is het vooral populair tijdens familiebijeenkomsten en feestdagen.
Wit-Russische open hartige taart (Smazhanka)
Смажанка, Smazhanka
Uitgesproken smah-ZHAN-ka
- Voor
- 6
- Voorbereiding
- 45 min
- Bereiding
- 35 min
- Totaal
- 1 uur 20 min
- Niveau
- Gemiddeld
Ook notenvrij.
Allergenen: bevat gluten, melk, ei. Controleer etiketten op verpakte ingrediënten.
Ingrediënten
Hoeveelheden zijn aangepast. Bereidingstijden en panformaten blijven hetzelfde.
Dough
Filling
Glaze
Bereiding
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add the salt, oil, and 2 1/2 cups (310 g) of the flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead in the remaining flour until the dough is soft, smooth, and slightly tacky, about 7 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
While the dough rises, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
Add the ground meat, salt, pepper, and marjoram. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle or oval about 12 x 16 inches (30 x 40 cm) and 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread the cooled meat filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border. Fold the border slightly over the filling to create a rustic edge.
Whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt, and chopped herbs until smooth. Pour or brush the glaze generously over the filling so it covers the meat completely.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown, the glaze is set and lightly browned on top, and the edges are crisp. Let cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, cut into squares or wedges.
Regionale varianten
Regional versions may use different fillings such as buckwheat, smoked fish, or a combination of potatoes and bacon. Modern adaptations sometimes include grated cheese on top of the glaze.
Opmerkingen van de kok
- For a vegetable version, replace the meat with 1 1/2 lb (680 g) of sautéed cabbage, mushrooms, or grated potato mixed with fried onions.
- The dough can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before rolling.
- Do not skip the sour cream glaze — it is what makes smazhanka special and gives the characteristic creamy finish.
Serveer met
Fresh cucumber salad, pickled vegetables, or a glass of cold kefir.
Van tevoren maken en bewaren
Best eaten the day it is baked. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a 325°F (165°C) oven until warmed through.





