Sweet Farmer's Cheese Pierogi

Ingredients

• 1.1 lbs (500 g) twaróg (farmer's cheese)
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1 vanilla pod, can replace with vanilla extract (few drops)
• 4 US cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (8.45 fl oz, 250 ml) hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind the cheese once, using a tool of...: Grind the cheese once, using a tool of choice: meat grinder, potato press or a blender (blend in small portions).

2. 2

   Place cheese in a bowl, add egg yolk...: Place cheese in a bowl, add egg yolk and sugar.

3. 3

   Scrape out the small black seeds from the...: Scrape out the small black seeds from the vanilla pod. Alternatively, pour a few drops of the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Mix thoroughly to obtain a smooth, lump-free mass....: Mix thoroughly to obtain a smooth, lump-free mass. Set aside.

5. 5

   Choose one of the dough recipes from here,...: Choose one of the dough recipes from here, or follow this basic recipe.

6. 6

   Sift the flour, make a well in your...: Sift the flour, make a well in your flour, pour in a small amount of hot water.

7. 7

   Knead rapidly, continually adding enough water to get...: Knead rapidly, continually adding enough water to get a soft, elastic dough. Don't overdo it, it shouldn't be too sticky.

8. 8

   Divide the dough into parts. Spread the first...: Divide the dough into parts. Spread the first part of the dough on a floured worktop. Roll into a thin piece of dough. Cut into circles using a glass or a round cutter.

9. 9

   Place one teaspoon of our cheese filling in...: Place one teaspoon of our cheese filling in the middle of each circle. Fold dough over filling, press edges together. Continue until you're out of ingredients.

10. 10

    Bring a pot of salted water to a...: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce the heat.

11. 11

    Drop in a couple of pierogi, cook for...: Drop in a couple of pierogi, cook for 5 to 6 minutes - until they start to float to the top.

12. 12

    Collect pierogi with a slotted spoon. Serve with...: Collect pierogi with a slotted spoon. Serve with sweetened cream or other topping of choice.