Knyshi

Name: Knyshi
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for brushing), melted

70 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

UkrainianAppetizerOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for brushing), melted

Instructions

1

Mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sour cream, 2 beaten large eggs, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt into a soft dough. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
2

Boil 1 1/2 lbs peeled, quartered russet potatoes in water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
3

Cook 1 medium finely diced yellow onion in a little butter until golden, then stir it into the mashed potatoes. Cool.
4

Roll the dough thin and cut into 3-inch rounds. Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold into a half moon, and pinch the edges closed.
5

Arrange the knyshi on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Brush with 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for brushing) while hot.

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Questions

What is Knyshi?

Knyshi are Ukrainian baked pastries made from a sour cream dough wrapped around a seasoned mashed potato and onion filling. They are eaten warm as a snack or with soup. Plan ahead: chill the dough 30 minutes before rolling. This reference files it under Ukrainian appetizer: made in the oven, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Knyshi need?

For Knyshi, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 5.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Knyshi?

The entry for Knyshi calls for 1 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Knyshi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Knyshi is 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Knyshi contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Knyshi the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Wrap and chill 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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