Pierogi: Potato filled Dumplings

Pierogi are a special treat. They are some work to prepare from scratch but very worth it! The first pierogi I had were from a package bought in the freezer department. These are sooooo much better!

Pierogi Recipe

Ingredients:

Dough

3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
3 cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder

Filling

1 large onion
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups mashed potatoes

Sauce

5 tablespoons butter

Directions:

Starting with the dough, mix together the eggs and sour cream with a whisk. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder with a fork. Now combine the flour mixture with the sour cream mixture. Mix until combined. Next knead it on a floured surface until smooth. Let rest while you make the filling.

In a skillet melt the butter, add the onion and cook until tender. Mix this in with your mashed potatoes.

Roll the dough thin.
Using a large biscuit cutter, cut the dough into circles. Top each circle with about a ½ teaspoon of filling.

Wet your pointer finger with water and run it around half of the dough circle. Fold the circle over and make a half moon.
Seal shut by using a fork to mash down the outer edge. Set aside. Make sure that they are floured well in between each pierogi or place apart. They will stick to each other.
Boil a large pot of water and add the pierogi. Cook for about 5 minutes. They will almost double in size when they are done. They will also float.

Drain. Add the remaining butter and toss gently. Serve and enjoy!