Russian Piroshki with American Conveniences

In America, there are some pre-made doughs that work well for russian piroshki recipes. This specific dough was recommended to me by one of my older sisters. It can be found at any local grocery store in the frozen dough section. This includes places like Safeway and Fred Meyers. Using pre-made doughs saves a lot of time that would go into making traditional piroshki. In addition, the frozen doughs are not at all expensive. This recipe is a time saver. I have listed the steps to a same-day defrost of the dough. If the dough is defrosted using the over-night method (instructions on package) and the filling is made the night before, then these piroshki will take only 10 to 15 minutes from assembly to serving.

Beef Piroshki
(Russians prefer to add chopped boiled eggs and cooked rice to the beef filling. I leave them out. They also do not use the cumin or the paprika)
1 lb ground Beef
1/2 chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped Parsley (optional)
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Cumin
1/2 package frozen dough

1) Heat oven to 200F. Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray and place frozen dough balls on it.
2) Cover the frozen balls with plastic wrap. Turn off the oven.
3) Place the frozen dough balls to defrost and rise in the warm oven for 2 hours.
4) Meanwhile; prepare the filling.
5) Saute the ground beef. Pour out any excess oil the comes from the meat.
5) Add the chopped onions and spices. Saute till meat is cooked completely.
6) Cool the filling mixture completely. This mixture can be prepared overnight and refrigerated.
7) Once the dough has risen, Fill the dough balls with meat and seal them.
8) Fill a large pan with a 1/4 inch of cooking oil and heat to low-medium heat.
9) Fry the piroshki on all sides till golden brown.

Rhodes brand Frozen Texas Rolls: work great for the piroshki dough