Pierogie's (Polish Dumplings) Recipe

How to make it

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• Preparation:
• 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.
• Notes:
• Making the filling the night before and taking it out an hr prior to making them is a big time saver.
• Try all different fillings like Jalepeno's, Mushrooms,Sauerkraut, Different Cheeses, or Pork etc.
• Pierogi's are also delicious when sauteed in butter after boiling!
• You can also use a Pierogi maker to shape and seal each one! I prefer to do each by hand!
• Pierogies can be frozen, I personally prefer the uncooked freezing. Flash freeze them first (on plates or a cookie sheet or whatever works in your freezer. Once the outside is frozen and not able to stick anymore, you can put them in a baggie or container together and store them until you need them. Don’t thaw them before cooking!