Pierogi

Directions

1. 1
   Saute onion in butter.
2. 2
   Add onion, cheese, butter, salt and pepper to mashed potatoes and mix well.
3. 3
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.
4. 4
   Add beaten eggs and milk.
5. 5
   Combine well and turn out onto floured board and knead for 10 minutes. Roll dough to form circle 1/4-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut circle of dough with a 5-inch cutter.
7. 7
   Fill circles with tablespoon of potato filling.
8. 8
   Fold dough in half.
9. 9
   Seal edges by moistening with water and pressing with fork 1/4-inch at edge.
10. 10
    Fry in deep fat until golden brown.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towel.
12. 12
    Serve hot.
13. 13
    Serves 25.