russian style pierogi

How To Make russian style pierogi

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  Combine all ingredients for the filling put into a bowl cover and set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
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  Place 2 cup flour in a large bowl of a work surface and make a well i the center . Break the eggs in it, add the salt and a little lukewarm water at a time( 1/2 should be enough) bring the dough together, kneading well and adding more flour or water as needed. Cover the dough with a soft towel, you are aiming for soft dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
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  On a floured work surface roll the dough out thinly 1/8 inch. Cut with a 2 inch round glass. Spoon a portion of the filling onto the middle of each dough circle. Fold dough in half and pinch edges together. Gather scrap and re roll and fill.
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  4

  Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Drop in the Pirogi not to many at a time only a single layer in the pan. Return water to a boil and reduce heat. When Pirogi rise to the surface continue to simmer a few more minutes.
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  5

  Remove one dumpling with a slotted spoon and taste , if ready remove remaining Pirogi from water.
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  Serve immanently preferably with cream franchise or fry. Cold Pirogi can be fried. Boiled Pirogi can be easily be frozen taken straight out of the freezer.
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