Classic Jewish Potato Knishes
Delightful pastries filled with mashed potatoes and wrapped in a golden-brown dough, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chopped onion in a bit of oil until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the sautéed onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, oil, and water to form a dough and knead until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into circles or squares, place a spoonful of potato filling in the center, fold over and seal the edges.
- Place knishes on a baking sheet and bake for about 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure your mashed potatoes are not too watery for the best filling texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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