Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 potatoes mediums, cooked, drained and mashed
  • onions medium
  • 1 cup butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 pound cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 onions chopped
  • 1 cup butter

Method

  • Dough: Mix flour, eggs, sour cream, salt, and water, a little at a time. Knead dough until firm and elastic; Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Potato Filling: Prepare potatoes, set aside.
  • Cheese Fllling: Combine ingredients and mix.
  • Sauce: Sauteeonion in butter until golden.
  • Assembly: Divide dough into three parts. On a floured surface roll dough to about 1/8-inch thick; cut into 3-inch rounds. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each round, fold and press the edges together firmly to seal.
  • Drop the pierogi in simmering chicken bouillon with 1 teaspoon of oil. Do not crowd. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
  • Place the drained pierogi in a casserole and pour sauce mixture over all.
  • Garnish with mushrooms.