My mom made these pierogi for as long as I can remember. She still makes these, and I nab quite a few for my freezer, what makes it there, anyway. With just a cube of cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of sugar, these are so amazing. So simple, easy, and delicious.
Homemade Pierogi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 5 TBS water
- sharp cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- white granulated sugar
- additional flour for dusting
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, eggs, and water. Knead to form dough. (should be smooth and elastic, not too sticky, add more flour if necessarty. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Dust counter surface with flour. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Gradually roll out each dough piece very thin using a rolling pin. (If using a pasta machine use #5.) Don't over flour, just enough to keep it from sticking to surface.
- Cut dough into shape desired. Place a small cube of cheese onto pierogi and sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar on cheese.
- Dab water on edges of pierogi and fold over to close, seal tightly. A fork work well.
- You can freeze these right away to make later. (Do not thaw before cooking).
- To cook, bring salted water to a boil and cook for about 4-6 minutes. They shold float to top and be tender.
- Place in a bowl with butter. Enjoy.
