Step #1 Mix all ingredients together, either in a food processor/blender or by hand.
Step #2 Form into a ball; cover & let rest approximately 30 mins.
Step #3 Roll dough out onto a board or counter until about 1/4 inch thick.
Step #4 Cut circles with large cookie cutter or drinking glass.
Step #5 Choose filling (see options below) & place approximately 1 tbsp of filling onto each circle of dough.
Step #6 Fold dough over filling & crimp with fork, moistening with water if necessary.
Step #7 (Option 2: before cutting dough, place filling approximately 3 inches apart on half the sheet of dough, then fold over the other half & cut around mounds.
Step #8 ).
Step #9 To cook finished pierogies, boil at a low boil (do not over-crowd pierogies in the pot).
Step #10 When the pierogies float to the top, boil for another 5 mins or so.
Step #11 Remove with slotted spoon & place on cookie sheets to cool.
Step #12 They can then be frozen (or served) & when reheated, pan-cooked in butter, can be deep fried, microwaved (not as tasty) or re-boiled (more bland).
Step #13 Suggested to freeze 1 dozen per bag.
Step #14 Filling Variations:.
Step #15 Potato & cheese pierogies: 5 lbs of potatoes, just potatoes), boiled until tender & mashed (no milk, mixed with 1 1/2 lbs of your favorite cheese (cheddar is good).
Step #16 Best reheated with pan-cooked method (with butter).
Step #17 Serve with fried onions & butter after cooked.
Step #18 Mexican pierogies: (I made these up).
Step #19 1 1/2 lb taco meat (made your favorite way) mixed with 1/2 lb mexican cheese.