Pierogi and Vareniki Dough

By BobD

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading and rolling
• 3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Makes enough for about 48 pierogies or 32 varenikis

Stir together flours in a bowl. Make a well in flour and add eggs, salt, and water, then stir together with a fork without touching flour. Continue stirring, gradually incorporating flour into well until a soft dough forms.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead, adding only as much additional flour as needed to keep dough from sticking, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. (Dough will be soft.) Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature at least 30 minutes.

Cooks' note: ·Dough may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped well in plastic wrap and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.