Memorable Knishes

Yield: 24 Servings
Categories: Side dishes, Potatoes
DOUGH
2cAll-purpose flour
1tsBaking powder
1/2tsSalt
2tbVegetable oil
2Eggs; lightly beaten
FILLING
2tbChicken fat; melted
Or vegetable oil
2cFinely chopped onion
2cPlain mashed potatoes
Salt; to taste
Freshly ground black pepper; to taste
1To make the dough: Combine the flour,
Baking powder, and salt in a
1lgBowl. Make a well in the center and add
The oil, eggs and 2
1tbWater. Gradually mix the wet ingredients
With the
Flour. Add up to 2 tablespoons more water
If necessary. Knead the dough until it
Forms a rough ball. (Personally, I do
This part in my food processor.
It makes wonderful noodle dough, which is
What this is. KM)
2Knead the dough on a lightly floured
Surface until the dough is
Smooth, about 6 minutes. Place the dough
In a lightly oiled bowl, cover and
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4To make the filling: Combine the chicken
Fat, onions, potatoes and
Salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
5Remove the dough from the refrigerator and
Divide it into thirds.
On a floured surface, roll out one piece
Of the dough into a thin rectangle
About 10 inches long. Spread about 2/3
Cup of the filling along one
1Long end, about 1 inch from the edge. Roll up
Like a jelly roll and pinch
The the edges closed. Repeat with the
Remaining pieces of dough and
Filling.
6Arrange the rolls on baking sheets. Bake
Until browned, about 40
Minutes.
7slThe knishes and serve.
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