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.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    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.

14. 14

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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.