Pierogi Dough
- 4 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 pinch onion salt
- Mix all ingredients together, either in a food processor or by hand.
- Form into a ball; cover and let rest approximately 30 minutes.
- Roll dough out onto a board or counter until about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut circles with large cookie cutter or drinking glass.
- Choose filling (see options below) and place approximately 1 tablespoon of filling onto each circle of dough.
- Fold dough over filling and crimp with fork, moistening with water if necessary.
- (Option 2: before cutting dough, place filling approximately 3 inches apart on half the sheet of dough, then fold over the other half and cut around mounds.).
- To cook finished pierogies, boil at a low boil (do not over-crowd pierogies in the pot). When the pierogies float to the top, boil for another 5 minutes or so. Remove with slotted spoon and place on cookie sheets to cool. They can then be frozen (or served) and when reheated, can be deep fried, pan-cooked in butter, microwaved (not as tasty) or re-boiled (more bland). Suggested to freeze 1 dozen per bag.
- Filling Variations:
- Potato and cheese pierogies: 5 lbs of potatoes, boiled until tender and mashed (no milk, just potatoes), mixed with 1 1/2 pounds of your favorite cheese (cheddar is good). Best reheated with pan-cooked method (with butter).Serve with fried onions and butter after cooked.
- Mexican pierogies: (I made these up).
- 1 1/2 lb taco meat (made your favorite way) mixed with 1/2 lb mexican cheese. Deep fry reheat method (or pan fry). Serve cooked pierogies topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalepenos, sour cream and salsa. Awesome!
- Cheesteak pierogies: (I made these up too).
- 1 large box of your favorite brand of chip steak cooked with 1/2 lb of swiss (or your favorite) cheese. Deep fry or pan fry reheat method. Top cooked pierogies with your favorite tomato or pasta sauce and onions.
flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, onion salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pierogi-dough-215249 (may not work)