Perogies

[mrs zom]

I've just come back from Canada and we had perogies when we were out there. I think they're originally from Poland but I'm not sure.

Anyway, my question is does anyone have a recipe for these dumpling like things?

[Clanad]

Try this one... we have 10 or 20 in the freezer:

Potato Pierogi Recipe
Dough:
2 1/2 pounds all-purpose flour
1/4 pound cream cheese
1 egg
3/4-ounce salt
2 cups warm water
Filling:
5 pounds potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 onions, chopped and sauteed
1/2 pound cream cheese
1/4-ounce paprika
1-ounce garlic powder
1 1/2 ounces salt
1/4-ounce black pepper

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped

In a large mixing bowl mix the flour, cream cheese, egg, salt, and water. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is soft and even.

Place the cooked potatoes in another large mixing bowl and mash. Add sauteed onions, cream cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until texture is solid and not runny.

Roll dough approximately 1/8-inch thick. Cut into round shapes, approximately 3 1/2-inches in diameter. Add a small amount of potato filling to the center of a disk. Fold in half to form a half-moon shape. Seal and pinch ends tightly.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil pierogis rapidly for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and cool.

Melt butter in a saute pan, add chopped onions, and cook until browned. Add the peirogis and saute until slightly crisp.

By the way, some people just buy the canned crescent roll dough instead of making their own... not as good, though in my opinion... Best of luck!

[nickmo]

Above looks pretty well it.

28 variations here: http://www.astray.com/recipes/?search=perogies

[mrs zom]

Thanks so much both of you! Yummy!

[nickmo]

Glad to help - and these guys deliver readymade: http://www.sampanfood.co.uk/prod05.htm in case you get stuck