Homemade Pierogi

Directions

1. 1
   Mound the flour on a bread board and make a hole in the center of it.
2. 2
   Drop the eggs into the hole and work into the flour.
3. 3
   Add salt and water and knead mixture until it is firm.
4. 4
   Let rest 10 minutes covered with a damp cloth.
5. 5
   Divide the dough into halves and roll out thin.
6. 6
   Cut into circles with a large biscuit cutter. Place a small amount of filling on one side of each of the dough rounds.
7. 7
   Moisten edge of round with water and then fold edges together to form a pocket and press firmly.
8. 8
   Be sure the edges are well sealed to prevent the filling from running out.
9. 9
   Drop the pierogi into salted boiling water.
10. 10
    Cook gently for 3 to 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Lift out of the water carefully with slotted spoon. Drain.