Grandma’s Perogie Dough

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Grandma's Perogie Dough Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

45min

Cook

5min

Ready In

50min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

Grandma's Perogie Dough recipe has been passed down for generations. This easy-to-make dough is perfect for homemade perogies, a staple comfort food in many Eastern European households. Prepare this recipe and impress your family and friends with delicious homemade perogies!

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
2.	Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in egg, sour cream, potato water, and milk. Mix until dough forms.
3.	Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth, then wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4.	Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into circles. Add your favorite perogie filling and seal the edges.
5.	Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook perogies for 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

PROS

Versatile recipe that can be filled with any desired filling, easy to make, inexpensive ingredients.

CONS

Time-consuming process to make the dough and fillings from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While perogies aren’t exactly a health food, this dough recipe includes sour cream which provides some probiotic benefits. Additionally, using whole wheat flour for some or all of the flour can increase fiber content.

	4 cups flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 tablespoon baking powder
	1 egg
	1/3 cup sour cream
	1 cup potato water
	1/4 cup milk