Pittsburgh Pierogies with Sour Cream
What's the big idea?
Pierogies (or
pierogis, or
piroghis - nobody seems very sure!) are a pastry. Sometimes they have sweet fillings, but usually savoury;
the most popular and "traditional" is a cheesy mashed potato mixture. They are extremely popular in Pittsburgh, although eaten all over the USA. They do make a great half-time
snack for a football party. This recipe will make 10-15 pierogies, depending on how large you make them.
It is traditional to serve with side orders of fried onion rings and sour cream for dipping.
Shopping List
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- 9oz plain flour, plus extra for kneading and rolling dough
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 fl oz sour cream, plus extra to serve with the pierogies
- 2oz butter, softened and cut into small pieces, plus an extra tablespoon for frying
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 rashers of bacon, finely chopped
- 4oz of grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
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What To Do
 Sift together the flour and salt. Add the egg to the flour mixture.
Mix in the sour cream and the butter, and work the dough for about 5 minutes.
Wrap the dough in clingfilm and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes (or overnight).
Meanwhile, make the filling. Boil the potatoes until soft.
While the potatoes are cooking, fry the onion and bacon in a tablespoon of butter for five minutes.
Mash the potatoes with the onions, bacon and cheese, and season to taste.
Allow to cool, and then form into 1 inch balls.
Roll the dough out on a floured surface until it's 1/8 inch thick.
Cut 3 inch circles of dough with a biscuit cutter. Moisten the edges of the circles with a little water.
Place a ball of filling on each dough circle and fold the dough over, forming a semi-circle. Press the edges together.
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Boil a few perogies at a time for 8-10 minutes; they are done when they float to the top.
Rinse in cool water and let dry.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large frying pan. Fry the pierogies until lightly crispy. Serve with sour cream.
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