Perogies

Dough

  • In bowl add:

    • 6 cups flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 2 cups water

    Knead on flat service for 4-5 minutes until smooth/pliable

    Cover dough with plastic wrap for 30-60 mins

Filling

  • Peel, cube, and boil 3.5 lbs of potatoes for 20-30 mins

  • Sautee 1 medium sweet onion
    Add 1/3 cup butter at end to melt

  • Fry 1/2 lb bacon and finely chop

  • Shred 4.5 cups cheese

  • Chop up chives

  • Mix potato, cheese, bacon, chives, an onions

Assembly

  • Roll out dough in portions to 1/8″ thickness and cut in 3″ wide circles

  • School 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling and place on dough
    Fold dough over to fold a semi cicle
    Pinch edges closed

Cook

  • Sautee onions

  • Gently place perogies into boiling water until they float

  • Transfer to hot skillet (with butter) and cook until browned on each side – appox 5 mins

    Serve with onions and sour cream

Dough

  • 6 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • ▢2 teaspoons salt

Filling

  • ▢3 ¾ pounds baking potatoes
  • 1 medium white onion finely diced
  • ⅓ cup softened butter
  • ½ cups cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lb bacon diced
  • Chives

For Serving

  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • sour cream or dill dip