Memorable Knishes

Ingredients

• DOUGH:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbls. vegetable oil
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• FILLING:
• 2 TBLS. melted chicken fat(Schmaltz)
• or vegetable oil
• 2 cups finely chopped onion
• 2 cups plain mashed potatoes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the dough: Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the oil, eggs, and 2 Tbls. water. Gradually mix the wet ingredients with the flour. Add up to 2 Tbls. more water IF NECESSARY. Knead the dough until it forms a ball.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth, about 6 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350*F.
To make the filling:Combine the chicken fat, onions,potatoes, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and devide into thirds. On a floured surface, roll out one piece of the dough into a thin rectangle about 10-inches long. spread about 2/3 cup of the filling along one long end, about 1 inch from the edge. Roll up like a jelly roll and pinch the edges closed. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough and filling.
Arrange the rolls on baking shets. Bake until browned, about 40 minutes. Slice the knishes and serve.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Small band of knish connoisseurs
Submitted By: Eileen Werth
crzylegs@erols.com
Memorable Knishes