Potato Knishes adapted from the 1965 Settlement Cookbook

1. 1

   For the dough

2. 2

   Divide flour into 2 equal portions, (1/2 cup each).

3. 3

   Put half of the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in oil with a fork.

4. 4

   Add water and salt and mix until the mixture forms a dough.

5. 5

   Toss on a floured board, work in remaining flour, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

6. 6

   Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

7. 7

   Roll the dough out on a board as thin as possible

8. 8

   Pull and stretch it into a long rectangle.

9. 9

   Cut into 3 inch circles.

10. 10

    Put a tablespoon of filing onto each circle.

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    Draw the edges of the circle together over the filling and punch together to seal.

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    Brush with Chicken Fat, butter or vegetarian margerine

13. 13

    Bake on a greased baking sheet at 350F Fahrenheit about 45 minutes until dough is well browned.

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15. 15

    For the filling.

16. 16

    Combine mashed potatoes, egg, salt and pepper.

17. 17

    Fry onion in butter until soft but not brown, and add to potato mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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