Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)

Preparar

1. 🥄To prepare the sauerkraut filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Cocinar

1. 🔥Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 🧂Add the drained sauerkraut and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Preparar

1. 🧂Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.

Pasos

1. 🍳For the mashed potato filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Cocinar

1. 🫇Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Preparar

1. 🍽️Stir into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and white pepper.

Pasos

1. 🌿To make the dough, beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth.

Preparar

1. ✨Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the sour cream mixture until dough comes together.

Pasos

1. 🥄Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth.
2. 🔥Divide the dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8 inch thickness.

Preparar

1. 🔥Cut into 3 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter.

Pasos

1. 🧂Place a small spoonful of the mashed potato filling into the center of each round.
2. 🍳Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press together with a fork to seal.
3. 🫇Repeat procedure with the remaining dough and the sauerkraut filling.

Cocinar

1. 🍳Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. 🫇Add perogies and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pierogi float to the top.

Pasos

1. 🫇Remove with a slotted spoon.