Monday, May 23, 2011

Home-made Pierogi - Canadian Style!

Dough


Ingredients:

      • 3 cups all-purpose flour
      • 1-1/2 tsp salt
      • 1 egg
      • 3/4 cup water (approx)
      • 4 tsp vegetable oil
Directions:

    • Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. 
    • In a separate bowl, beat the egg, water and oil together 
    • Stir the liquid mixture into the powder mixture. The dough should be soft but not sticky. It should hold together in ball. If it needs more water, add 1 tbsp water at a time, being careful not to make dough sticky. 
    • Place dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth (approx 10 times).
    • Cut the dough in half; place each in a metal bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Let the dough set for at least 20 minutes.



Filling

Ingredients:
      • 1 tbsp butter 
      • 1 small red onion finely chopped
      • 1 1/2 cups cold mashed potatoes
      • 3/4 shredded Cheddar cheese
      • 1/2 cup bacon chopped into bits
      • 1/2 tsp salt
      • 1/4 tsp pepper
Directions:
    • In a skillet, cook the red onions until they are tender
    • Transfer to a bowl and mix with the potatoes, cheddar, bacon bits, salt and pepper.
    • Roll out a portion of the dough to about a 1/16th inch thick. Keep the other dough under the damp towel so it does not dry out.
    • Use the rim of a glass or cup to cut out circles approx 3 inches around.
    • Spoon approximately 1 tsp of the filling into the circle
    • Lightly moisten the edge of the dough with water, fold the other side over to form a half circle and seal the edges together by pinching and crimping.
    • Place on a towel and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying.
    • Repeat for each pierogi.
    • this recipe should make about 24-36 pierogi.

Cooking:
    • Boil them in a large pot of salted water.
    • Be sure you do not boil them all together, the need room to move and float once they are cooked
    • After they are boiled they can also be fried with onions and butter.
    • Freeze any uncooked pierogi.
Some alternative Fillings:
  • pie fillings
  • cottage cheese and blueberries
  • potatoes and chives served with sour cream
  • potatoes, chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese
  • Hamburg, taco mix, cheddar cheese, and onions served with sour cream
  • you can add just about anything into this dough!
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know if you tried it!

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