Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)
Ingredients
- 2 tbs Butter
- 1/3 cup Chopped Onion
- 1 1/2 cups Sauerkraut
- 3 tbs Butter
- 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
- 2 cups Potatoes
- 3 Eggs
- 1 pot Sour Cream
- 3 cups Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tbs Baking Powder
Steps
- To prepare the sauerkraut filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the drained sauerkraut and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.
- For the mashed potato filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and white pepper.
- 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.
- Divide the dough in half, then roll out one half 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 and the sauerkraut filling.
- 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.
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