Varenyky(Filled Dumplings)

* Exported from MasterCook *

VARENYKY (FILLED DUMPLINGS)

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Breads
Holiday Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 t Salt
2 tb Butter
1 c Evaporated Milk
1/2 c Water as needed

* Do not use Condensed milk in this recipe

Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl, forming a
well in the middle. Add the butter and milk and mix
lightly until the flour is absorbed. (Add a little
warm water as needed.) Knead until the dough sticks
together, cover and allow to rest for a few minutes,
then knead until smooth. Cover and set aside.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn, and
cover for about 1/2 .
Place 1/4 of the dough on a floured work surface,
re-covering the rest of the dough. Roll into a
circle, starting at the center and rolling outwards to
maintain an even thickness, turn over and from the
center, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch
thickness. Run a hand under the bottom to loosen it.
With a 3" biscuit cutter or a glass, cut into rounds.
When done cutting, place 1 T of the filling on one
side of each, flipping the other half over the top and
sealing with your fingers or a fork. Be sure to seal
these well. Place each of the dumplings on a floured
cooky sheet, keeping the dumplings covered with a
towel. Repeat with the remaining dough, saving the
scraps until last. Use as little flour as possible in
this process or the scraps will be come tough and
heavy. Gently drop 12 to 15 varenyky into 3 quarts of
boiling water, in a large Dutch oven. Do not
overcrowd. Stir and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes.
Drain in a collander and place on a lightly oiled
cookies sheet, shaking to coat with a thin film to
prevent sticking. Do not pile the dumplings on top of
each other. If the varenyky are to be frozen, remove
with a slotted spoon when they float to the top. DO
NOT overcook. To freeze. Place in the freezer on an
oiled cookie sheet when they are at room temp.. When
they are frozen hard, store in tightly sealed plastic
bags. Varenyky may be poached, pan-fried or steamed,
served as an accompaniment with meats, or served with
sour cream, chopped sauteed onions, plain yogurt,
bacon or sausages.



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