Polish Pierogi Recipe
The Polish Pierogi Recipe is one of the most beloved comfort foods in Eastern Europe. These soft, pillowy dumplings are filled with creamy potatoes, cheese and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
For The Filling
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion sliced
- Sour cream
Instructions
Cook The Potatoes
- Boil potatoes until tender. Drain well and place into a mixing bowl.
Prepare The Filling
- Mash potatoes with cheese, butter, salt and pepper until smooth.
Cook The Onion
- Sauté chopped onion until soft and golden. Mix into the potato filling.
Make The Dough
- Combine flour, salt, egg, sour cream and water in a large bowl.
Knead The Dough
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rest for fifteen minutes.
Roll Out Dough
- Roll dough thinly on a lightly floured surface.
Cut Dough Circles
- Use a round cutter to create equal-sized dough circles.
Fill The Pierogi
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle.
Seal The Dumplings
- Fold dough over filling and pinch edges tightly closed.
Boil The Pierogi
- Cook pierogi in boiling water until they float to the surface.
Prepare Butter Topping
- Melt butter in a skillet and cook sliced onions until golden.
Serve And Enjoy
- Top warm pierogi with buttered onions and sour cream before serving
Notes
- Do not overfill the dumplings.
- Seal edges firmly to prevent leaking.
- Add bacon to the filling for extra flavor.
- Use farmer's cheese for a traditional taste.
- Freeze uncooked pierogi for future meals.
- Brown boiled pierogi in butter for extra texture.
- Let the dough rest before rolling.