Pierogi Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Mix with enough water to make like a bread dough.
2. 2
   Cover with plastic wrap or lid and let sit overnight.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
4. 4
   Add the salt, water, and oil; whisk until smooth.
5. 5
   Slowly add about 3 cups flour, and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and work in about 1 cup flour as you knead.
7. 7
   Use a plastic scraper to lift the dough as it will stick to the counter before the flour is worked inches
8. 8
   Continue kneading for about 8 to 10 minutes, working in another 1/2 cup flour.
9. 9
   The dough should be elastic and no longer sticky.
10. 10
    Be careful not to add too much flour as this will toughen the dough.
11. 11
    Place dough in a lightly floured bowl, and cover with plastic wrap; set aside while you prepare the filling of your choice.
12. 12
    When you're ready to fill your pierogies, lay a clean linen towel on your counter, and evenly distribute cornmeal on it to prevent sticking.
13. 13
    On a floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
14. 14
    Using a 2 1/2-inch-diameter glass or cookie cutter, cut out as many circles as possible.
15. 15
    Gather dough scraps together, roll out again, and continue cutting.
16. 16
    place a teaspoon of your chosen filling in the center of each dough circle.
17. 17
    Holding a circle in your hand, fold dough over filling, and pinch the edges, forming a thoroughly sealed crescent.
18. 18
    Transfer to linen towel.
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    Continue until all dough circles are filled.
20. 20
    Add pierogi to the boiling water in batches.
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    They will sink to the bottom of the pot, then rise to the top.
22. 22
    Once they rise, let them cook for about 1 minute more.
23. 23
    Meanwhile, drizzle platter with melted butter.
24. 24
    Remove pierogi from pot, and transfer to platter to prevent sticking.
25. 25
    Serve immediately.