Grandma's Polish Perogies

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Prepare the dough: Stir flour and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk sour cream, eggs, egg yolk, butter, and oil in a separate bowl. Stir wet ingredients into flour until well blended and dough comes together. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain potatoes, and mash with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Separate pierogi dough into two balls. Roll out one ball at a time on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with, but not too thin so that it tears, between 1/8- and 1/4-inch thick. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter, pierogi cutter, or a glass, 3- to 4-inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Assemble the perogies: Brush a little water around the edges of the circles, and spoon some filling into the center.

7. 7

   Fold the circles over into half-circles, and press to seal the edges with fingers, or use a fork for crimped edges.

8. 8

   Place perogies on a cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage bags or containers.

9. 9

   To cook the perogies: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lower perogies into the water in batches. Cook until they float to the top, about 5 minutes. Do not boil too long, or they will be soggy. Remove with a slotted spoon.

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!