Pierogi

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the flour, salt, egg, butter and water to make medium-soft dough.
2. 2
   Knead well, then roll out until thin.
3. 3
   Cut into circles about 3 3/4 inches in diameter.
4. 4
   Place 1 tablespoon of filling in center of circle and fold over dough.
5. 5
   Pinch the edges well to keep the dumplings from falling apart.
6. 6
   (If you rub water around the edges before folding dough in half, pierogi will hold together better.)
7. 7
   Add some salt and butter to boiling water and drop dumplings in.
8. 8
   When they float to top, cook 2 to 4 minutes.
9. 9
   Do not cook more than 6 pierogi at a time.