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Pierogi Dough Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted .
  • 1 pinch sugar .
  • 2 eggs .
  • 4 c flour .
  • 1 pinch onion salt .
  • 1 c milk

Directions
  • 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.
  • Step #20 Deep fry reheat method (or pan fry).
  • Step #21 Serve cooked pierogies topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalepenos, sour cream & salsa.
  • Step #22 Awesome! Cheesteak pierogies: (I made these up too).
  • Step #23 1 large box of your favorite brand of chip steak cooked with 1/2 lb of swiss (or your favorite) cheese.
  • Step #24 Deep fry or pan fry reheat method.
  • Step #25 Top cooked pierogies with your favorite tomato or pasta sauce & onions.
  • Enjoy the Pierogi Dough recipe

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