Vareniki Pierogie - Vareniky

1. 1

   Combine eggs, water, salt and flour.

2. 2

   Knead into a stiff pasta type dough.

3. 3

   Roll dough into long roll on floured board.

4. 4

   Cut into 1 inch sections.

5. 5

   Flatten each section in the palm of your hand.

6. 6

   They should be about 4 to 5 inches in diameter.

7. 7

   Saute onion until transparent.

8. 8

   Combine potatoes, onion and butter.

9. 9

   Mash until smooth and fluffy.

10. 10

    Put 1 tsp (5 ml).

11. 11

    of filling in center of the dumpling.

12. 12

    Fold over and pinch shut.

13. 13

    (If dough is dry, moisten fingers when pinching.

14. 14

    The seam MUST BE SEALED; it should look like a half moon.

15. 15

    Place on floured cookie sheet to prevent sticking.

16. 16

    Gently slide into large pot of boiling salted water.

17. 17

    Boil for 5 minutes.

18. 18

    When they are almost done, they will float to the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.