Recipe of Knish

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• For the Filling:
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, vegetable oil, and water. Knead the dough until it's smooth, then cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   While the dough is resting, boil the potatoes until they are soft. Drain and mash them. In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onions in vegetable oil until they're translucent.

3. 3

   Mix the sautéed onions into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the potato filling to cool.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a 5-inch circle.

6. 6

   Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center of each dough circle.

7. 7

   Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.

8. 8

   Place the knishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Brush the knishes with a little vegetable oil for a golden finish.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

11. 11

    Let the knishes cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Eastern European knishes!