Pierogi
Pierogi are filled dumplings of East European origin. They are made by wrapping pockets of unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooking them in boiling water, often followed by frying in oil.
Ingredients
Potato Filling:
Dough:
Pierogi are filled dumplings of East European origin. They are made by wrapping pockets of unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooking them in boiling water, often followed by frying in oil.
Ingredients
Potato Filling:
- 3 tablespoons (1.5 oz) butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 medium baking potatoes, about 1 pound, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dough:
- 1 large egg or two small eggs
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 7.5 oz (1.5 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Boil potatoes. When potatoes are fork tender, drain and coarsely mash.
- For the mashed potato filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and white pepper.
- While the potatoes are boiling, begin the dough.
- To make the dough, beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the sour cream mixture until dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Place a small spoonful of the mashed potato filling into the center of each round. Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press together with a fork to seal. Repeat procedure with the remaining dough.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add perogies and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pierogi float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Fry in melted butter.