Ukrainian Vareniki

(Vareniki/Dumplings) Vareniki are popular all over the world, but abroad they

have different names.

⏲️ Prep: 30 mins

🍳 Cook time: 25 mins

🍽️ Servings: 45

Ingredients

18 ounces potatoes

3 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup sour cream

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup water

¼ cup butter

2 onions, finely diced

3 ½ cups finely chopped button mushrooms

Directions

1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain

potatoes and mash; season with salt and pepper.

2. Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl while potatoes are cooking.

Stir sour cream and baking soda together in a second bowl. Add water to

flour mixture and blend in, followed by sour cream mixture. Knead into a

smooth dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until browned, 5 to

10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add to

mashed potatoes.

4. Divide dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a 1 1/2-inch thick

rope. Cut ropes into small 1/2-inch pieces. Press each dough piece into a

small flat circle and place 1 teaspoon of potato filling in the center. Fold

dough over into a half-moon shape and seal edges.

5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the vareniki in

batches and cook until they float to the surface, about 3 minutes. Cook for 2

to 3 minutes more. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander to

drain.