For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding some sautéed mushrooms to the potato filling. The dough can be a little sticky, so don't be afraid to use extra flour when rolling it out. Knishes can be made ahead of time and reheated. They also freeze well.
Natalie Powell's Knishes
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING25 People
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VIEWS12
These savory, golden-brown pastries are filled with a creamy, flavorful potato and onion mixture, offering a comforting taste of Eastern European culinary tradition. Perfect as a side dish or a satisfying snack, these knishes are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol25 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium131 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 mins
Dissolve chicken bouillon in 1 tablespoon water.
02
Step
10 mins
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
03
Step
20 mins
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and return potatoes to pot.
04
Step
5 mins
Mash potatoes, onion mixture, 1 egg, garlic, chicken bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper together until potatoes are smooth.
05
Step
15 mins
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Stir oil and 2 eggs into flour mixture. Add 3/4 cup water and beat until dough is smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 5 balls.
06
Step
2 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
07
Step
20 mins
Roll 1 dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into a very thin rectangle. Brush surface of the dough with oil. Place about 5 spoonfuls of the potato mixture in a line on the dough about 2 inches from the long edge. Roll dough around filling. Pinch one end of the roll. Use the edge of your hand to cut dough roll into 5 knishes and pinch the edges of each. Repeat for remaining dough balls and potato filling. Place knishes on prepared baking sheet and brush each knish with oil.
08
Step
20 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and dough is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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Celestino Kohlerkuhn
Jun 20, 2025These knishes were amazing! The filling was so flavorful, and the dough was perfectly tender.
Ashley Kunde
Jun 7, 2025My family loved these! They disappeared in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again.
Charlene Bednar
Jun 5, 2025I've tried other knish recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.