Gluten-Free Pierogi

These gluten-free pierogi pockets of dough filled with mash and cheese are so tasty and fun to make. They're perfect to serve as a main dish, or an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 1/3 Cups Gluten Free All-purpose Flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 12 g salt
- 25 g oil
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 Cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 Cup Potato mash
Instructions
- 1
Bring the mashed potato to room temperature and...: Bring the mashed potato to room temperature and mix in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Set it aside.
- 2
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a...: Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand-up mixer. Knead (or mix) on medium speed until the dough is formed. Add more flour if it is too wet and sticky. It should be soft and pillowy instead of sticky or dry. You might have to finish it by hand.
- 3
Transfer the round dough to a clean bowl...: Transfer the round dough to a clean bowl and cover. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface....: Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough and on your rolling pin. Roll it into a ? inch circle.
- 5
Cut out even circles with the cookie cutter....: Cut out even circles with the cookie cutter. If the dough looks thick, pat it down with your fingers keeping the circle shape.
- 6
Place 1-2 spoons of the filling in the...: Place 1-2 spoons of the filling in the middle and close one side on top of the other into a half-moon. Press down with your finger on the sides to seal the filling inside the dough.
- 7
Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the raw pierogi. Season with salt and stir one or two times in the beginning so they don’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- 8
Cook for 5 extra minutes after the pierogi...: Cook for 5 extra minutes after the pierogi floats to the top.
- 9
Remove from the water with a slotted spoon...: Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
- 10
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium...: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- 11
Add the pierogi and cook on both sides...: Add the pierogi and cook on both sides for 5 minutes flipping midway through.
- 12
Transfer to a plate and serve with sour...: Transfer to a plate and serve with sour cream on the side.
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