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title: Varenyky (Ukrainian Dumplings) with Potato & Fried Onion
servings: 4
prep time: 50 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/varenyky-with-potato
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Gather @all-purpose flour{400%g}, @potato{600%g}, @onion{2} and @black pepper{}.

Knead the flour, @egg{1}, warm @water{180%ml} and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} into a smooth, soft dough. Cover and rest 30 minutes. ~{30%minutes}

Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes, then mash with half the @butter{60%g} and season well. ~{15%minutes}

Fry the sliced onions slowly in the remaining butter until deep golden, 10–12 minutes. Stir half into the mash; keep half for serving. ~{12%minutes}

Roll the dough to 2 mm and cut 8 cm circles. Place a spoonful of filling on each, fold into half-moons and pinch the edges firmly shut.

Boil the varenyky in well-salted water in batches. When they float, give them 2 more minutes and lift out with a slotted spoon. ~{2%minutes}

Toss with the reserved fried onions and serve hot with @sour cream{200%ml}.