Name: Pierogi
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Poland
Ingredients: 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp sour cream; 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed; 1 cup farmer's cheese or cottage cheese; 1 onion, finely chopped and fried; Butter and fried onions for serving; Sour cream

Where it comes from

Pierogi are a cornerstone of Polish home cooking and are also enjoyed across Central and Eastern Europe. Families often fold them together for gatherings, with fillings varying by region.

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Recipe

Make Pierogi at home

Serves 4-6Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sour cream
2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 cup farmer's cheese or cottage cheese
1 onion, finely chopped and fried
Butter and fried onions for serving
Sour cream

How it's made

Mix flour, egg, salt, sour cream and water, then knead 5 minutes into a soft, smooth dough. Rest 30 minutes.
Combine mashed potato, cheese and half the fried onions with salt and pepper.
Roll the dough thin and cut 3-inch circles.
Place a spoonful of filling on each, fold over and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
Boil in batches in salted water until they float, then simmer 3 minutes.
Fry in butter with remaining onions until golden and serve with sour cream.