Best 2 Babas Perogies Recipes

Pierogies, or Babas, are a delectable delight originating from Ukraine and Poland. These delightful dumplings are typically crafted with a dough made from wheat flour, water, and salt, which is then stuffed with a variety of fillings, both savory and sweet. Traditional pierogie fillings include potato and cheese, sauerkraut and mushroom, and meat, but modern variations have expanded to encompass an array of ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, and even chocolate. Pierogies can be boiled, fried, or baked, resulting in a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. This article presents a comprehensive guide to preparing pierogies, featuring recipes for classic fillings such as potato and cheese, as well as more adventurous options like bacon and sauerkraut. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this collection of recipes will guide you in creating delicious and authentic pierogies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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BABA'S PEROGIES

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Make and share this Baba's Perogies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KDSCOMOX

Categories Russian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
water
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 lb dry curd cottage cheese

Steps:

Mix flour and salt, and add water to make dough that doesn't stick to fingers.
Knead well and cover with damp cloth for 10 minutes.
Roll out to 1/8" thick.
Cut in squares or circles and fill with mashed potatoes and cheese.
Pinch closed and boil until they rise to the top.
Strain and serve with fried onions, sour cream, mushroom gravy, etc.

BABACI'S POTATO PIEROGI

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This recipe was given to me by my grandmother. One of my friends from Poland told me they were better than his mother's!

Provided by MOELIZ

Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 eggs
3 tablespoons cream cheese, divided
3 teaspoons milk, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 ½ (8 ounce) containers cottage cheese
salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
oil for frying

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
Meanwhile, prepare dough by combining 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. Once all the flour has been worked in, add another 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 teaspoon milk. When the dough is well blended, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and another 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Finally, add the remaining egg, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. If dough is too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add more flour.
On a well floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a glass, muffin cutter, or any rounded surface, cut out circles of dough. Flour both sides of the circle and set aside in a single layer on wax paper. Repeat process with remaining dough.
Mash the potatoes with the cottage cheese, salt and butter. Place a spoonful of the filling slightly below the center of a circle of dough. Fold the dough over and seal edges with fingertips. Use enough filling so that you have to stretch the dough over it, but not so much that it squeezes out when sealed.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in pierogis, a few at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the top; drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry boiled pierogis in hot oil until crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 120.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

For the best results, use high-quality ingredients.
Make sure your baking powder is fresh.
Don't overmix the dough.
Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Cut the dough into circles using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
Fill the circles with your desired filling.
Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal in the filling.
Bake the perogies at a high temperature for a short amount of time.
Serve the perogies immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Babas perogies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a special treat. With so many different filling and topping options, there is sure to be a perogy that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, be sure to give babas perogies a try.