European Recipes:Polish Recipes:Polish Pierogi

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       Title: POLISH PIEROGI
Categories: Pasta, Pastas, Polish
       Yield: 12 servings

---------------------------DOUGH---------------------------
       4 c All-purpose flour
       2    Eggs
     1/2 c Sour cream
       1 ts Salt
     2/3 c Warm water

----------------------POTATO FILLING----------------------
       3 md Potatoes, cooked, drained
            -and mashed
     1/2 md Onion
     1/4 c Butter
            Salt and pepper; to taste

----------------------CHEESE FILLING----------------------
       1 lb Dry cottage cheese
       2    Eggs; beaten
     1/2 ts Salt
     1/4 c Butter

---------------------------SAUCE---------------------------
       1 lg Onion; chopped
     1/2 c Butter

   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.