Apple turnovers

Dissolve sugar in warm water, then add yeast and mix. Let it stand for about 10 minutes, during this time a foamy hat will rise - the yeast will activate.

Sift flour into a deep bowl, add salt and pour a glass of kefir, as well as the activated yeast. Knead a uniform dough, adding vegetable oil at the end. At first it will be sticky, but gradually, by adding additional flour and especially after adding oil, the dough will become obedient and not sticky to the hands. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a large bowl, cover it with a clean towel and leave it for 1 hour.

During this time, the volume of the dough will double.

While the dough for the pies is rising, you need to prepare the filling. The apples should be washed and peeled (you can leave the skin if desired), remove the core. Cut into small cubes, approximately half a centimeter. In a skillet with a thick bottom, melt butter, add sugar. Once the sugar starts to dissolve, add the sliced apples, cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla. Mix everything and simmer gently over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the apples do not fall apart and maintain their shape.

Then strain the apples on a colander to remove excess liquid - this will make it easier to shape the pies and prevent them from leaking during baking. While the dough is rising, the filling should cool completely. It is not recommended to put warm filling on the dough - it can change its structure and may not rise properly.

Place the dough for the apple pies on a lightly floured surface, knead it a little, and then divide it into 20 portions. Instead of rolling out each piece of dough, we will do it the old-fashioned way - gently flatten each piece of dough with our fingers, while humming our favorite melody in our mind - if we're going to imitate grandma, let's do it completely!

Place 1 tablespoon of prepared apples and seal the edges - the dough is very pliable and sticks easily.

Arrange the apple pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down. Let them rest for another 20 minutes. Then, brush them with a mixture of egg yolk and milk for a golden crust.

Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes. When the apple pies are ready and still hot, brush with melted butter - this will make the surface very soft and long-lasting.

Once they have cooled completely, you can sprinkle with powdered sugar for decoration. Enjoy them yourself and don't forget about your loved ones!