Vareniky

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A russian-mennonite dish similar to pierogies, but filled with cottage cheese, a defenite comfort food. Freezes well. This is a great vegetarian dish, as well! They are very filling! this is one of the adopted recipezaar recipes.

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine cottage cheese , onions , 1 / 2 tsp salt , and egg yolks.

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Mix well with your hands until the cottage cheese is in fine curds.

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In a separate bowl , combine egg whites , milk , 2 tsp salt and flour.

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Mix together , adding flour as necessary until dough is stiff enough to roll out.

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Roll out dough to 1 / 8 inch thick on floured surface.

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Cut into circles 5 inches in diameter.

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Place 1 rounded tablespoon of the cottage cheese mixture on each circle.

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Fold the circle over to make a half circle.

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Pinch the edges tightly.

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You can dip your fingers in water if `the dough won`t stick.

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In a saucepan , bring 4 - 6 cups water to a boil.

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Add 1 tsp salt.

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Drop vareniky into boiling water a few at a time.

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Cook for five minutes.

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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

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Keep hot.

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Traditionally served with cream gravy: melt 2 t.

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Margarine or butter in a skillet.

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Optionally , saute one small finely chopped onion.

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Add 1 cup cream and salt and pepper to taste.

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Heat slowly , .

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Ingredients

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dry curd cottage cheese, onions, salt, egg yolks, egg whites, milk, flour