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Pierogi

Pierogi (courtesy of our good friend Yosy.)

East European stuffed dumplings Servings: 4-6

Pierogi Dough

• Flour, all purpose 4-5 c
• Salt 2 t
• Eggs beaten 2 ea
• Water 1/2 to 1 c
• Oil 2 T

Potato Filling

• Butter 2 T
• Onion minced 1 ea
• Potatoes, russet peeled, large chunks 4 ea
• Sour cream 2 T
• Salt 2 t
• Pepper 1 t

METHOD

Pierogi
Mix the flour and salt together well in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the eggs,1/2 cup water and oil. Mix well with your hands to form a mass. Add water by small amounts to bring together in a kneadable mass. Knead until smooth and silky, 8-10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and lest rest at least 30 minutes. Roll out to 1/8" thick on a floured surface, and cut into rounds with a large glass or small bowl. Place 1-2 T stuffing (below) into the center of each dough round. Wet the edges with a little water and fold in half. Seal with the tines of a fork. Cook 5-7 minutes in boiling, salted water and serve.

Potato Filling
Sauté the onions in the butter over medium heat till cooked through and translucent. Boil the potatoes in salted water till done. Drain well, and mash till smooth with the sautéed onions and the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste and use to stuff pierogi.

NOTES
Pierogi is the Polish name for this culinary item. But these stuffed dumplings are also familiar to Russians, who call them pelmeny or vareniki. They are known to Eastern European Jews as pirogen. Pierogi come in both savory and sweet versions. Potato is most common, but mushroom, meat and prune-filled versions are popular in different areas and cultures. Pierogi dough, as with all doughs, is most easily made in a food processor. Simply place all dough ingredients into the food processor and blend until it all comes together. Knead briefly, lest rest, and proceed with the recipe. You can also sauté the boiled pierogi in hot butter to finish if you like. Or you can sauté onions in butter until they are soft and caramelized and then add the pierogi. Savory pierogi go well with boiled meats.

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