Ukrainian Cheese Dumplings (Varenyky)
Deliciously dense Ukrainian dumplings filled with a blend of cheese and curds. Perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups flour
- ●1 cup warm water
- ●1 egg
- ●1 cup cheesegrated
- ●1/2 cup curds
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 cup milk
- ●2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, warm water, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 3
Divide the dough into small pieces and roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 4
Place a tablespoon of the cheese and curd mixture in the center of each circle.
- 5
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the dumplings for 10-15 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 8
Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and serve hot with melted butter and a sprinkle of milk.