Basic Perogy Dough

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups filling*

Directions

1. Measure flour into a medium bowl.
2. Make a well in center. Add water, and oil to bowl, stir just until dough starts to hold together.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until dough is smooth, about 1 – 2 minutes. Gather dough into a ball and let sit for 10 minutes before rolling out.
4. To make perogies, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Using a 3 inch cookie cutter, cut dough into rounds.
5. In the centre of each round, place about 1 tsp of filling of choice. Fold top half of dough over filling. Pinch edges firmly to seal.
6. Transfer perogies to a lightly floured tray. Working in batches, cook perogies in boiling water until perogies float to surface, about 2 – 3 minutes.