Ingredients
DOUGH
4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup warm water
POTATO FILLING
3 medium potatoes, cooked, drained and mashe, d
1/2 medium onion
1/4 cup butter
1 salt and pepper, to taste
CHEESE FILLING
1 lb dry cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
SAUCE
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
Directions
Dough: Mix flour, eggs, sour cream, salt, and water, a little at a
time. Knead dough until firm and elastic; Cover and let rest 10
minutes.
Potato Filling: Prepare potatoes, set aside.
Cheese Flling: Combine ingredients and mix.
Sauce: Saute onion in butter until golden.
Assembly: Divide dough into three parts. On a floured surface roll
dough to about 1/8-inch thick; cut into 3-inch rounds. Place a small
spoonful of the filling in the center of each round, fold and press
the edges together firmly to seal.
Drop the pierogi in simmering chicken bouillon with 1 teaspoon of
oil. Do not crowd. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring gently to prevent
sticking. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
Place the drained pierogi in a casserole and pour sauce mixture over
all. Garnish with mushrooms.
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Dessert; Pie; Russian
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