Varenyky with Potato

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Warm water
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3 medium Russet potatoes
• 2 Yellow onion
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 cup Sour cream
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough: combine flour and salt in a bowl, add the egg and warm water, and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, peel and boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Dice one onion and fry in 1 tablespoon butter until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir half into the mashed potatoes.

4. 4

   Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick, cut 3-inch circles, place a spoonful of potato filling on each, fold into half-moons, and pinch the edges firmly to seal.

5. 5

   Boil varenyky in salted water in batches for 3-4 minutes after they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.

6. 6

   Dice the remaining onion and fry in the remaining butter until crispy. Toss the drained varenyky in the fried onions and serve with sour cream.