OH MAMA 🥟

1. Mix wet ingredients for dough then add 3 cups of flour. Mix until combined then transfer to a work surface. Knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes adding flour if necessary. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
2. Fill a ramekin with garlic then pour in canola oil until the garlic is submerged. Put in an oven set to 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
3. cut your bacon and put into a cold pan, cook on medium-low heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
4. Peel and cut your potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Boil until a fork can easily go through.
5. Mash your potatoes into a bowl with a ricer or masher. Add your melted butter, garlic (as much as you’d like – I did 8 cloves), bacon and cheese, 2 big pinches of kosher salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
6. Roll out your dough thin (about 1/4 “) and cut into circles. Put a ball of your filling in and fold. Pinch the sides to seal and optionally crimp.
7. Boil perogies for 3 minutes. Then pan fry in some butter until golden on each side.
8. Serve with sour cream and chives. ENJOY.