Name: Ukrainian Vareniki with Potatoes Using a Different Dough Preparation
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 500g potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 100g butter; 200g all-purpose flour; 100ml water; 100ml sour cream; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 tsp sugar

A variation of traditional Ukrainian vareniki with mashed potatoes, using a different dough preparation method with a longer fermentation time for a lighter texture.

Method

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and butter.
In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast mixture, and 100ml water. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Roll out the dough and cut into small circles.
Place a spoonful of the potato mixture in the center of each circle, fold, and seal the edges.
Boil water, add the vareniki, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they float.