Dough
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup warm water |
Potato Filling
3 medium potatoes, cooked, drained and mashed
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
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Cheese Filling
1 pound dry cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter |
Sauce
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
Garnish
mushrooms, sliced |
Dough
Mix flour, eggs, sour cream, salt, and water, a little at a time. Knead dough until firm and elastic. Cover and let rest 10
minutes.
Potato Filling
Prepare potatoes, set aside.
Cheese Flling
Combine ingredients and mix.
Sauce
Saute onion in butter until golden.
Assembly Divide dough into three parts. On a floured surface roll dough to about 1/8-inch thick; cut into 3-inch rounds. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each round, fold and press
the edges together firmly to seal.
Drop the pierogi in simmering chicken bouillon with 1 teaspoon of oil. Do not crowd. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
Place the drained pierogi in a casserole and pour sauce mixture over all. Garnish with mushrooms.
Yield: 12 Pierogi |
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