Yeast-free varenyky with cherries: how to prepare the dough correctly

The simplest dough for varenyky with cherries is yeast one. It's easy to knead and doesn't stick to your hands. You can easily wrap berries in it, and the filling will not leak out.

The idea of making delicious yeast-free varenyky with cherries on was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Anna with the nickname annet days. They are delicious served with sour cream or berry sauce.

Ingredients for the filling:

• cherries without pits
• sugar - 2 tbsp
• starch - 1 tbsp
• mix sugar with starch

Ingredients for the dough

• flour - 280 g
• water - 180 g
• salt - 0.5 tsp
• vegetable oil - 3 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

1. Mix flour and salt and make a depression in the center.

2. Pour in oil and boiling water and stir quickly with a fork until the flour is moistened.

3. Then put it on the table and knead the dough well (5 minutes).

4. Cover with a towel and leave to rest for 30 minutes. It is important not to cover with plastic wrap or film as the dough will become moldy and sticky.

5. Divide the dough into 2 parts, roll out each and cut into small pieces.

6. Cover with a towel.

7. Next, roll each piece of dough into thin ovals.

8. Pour a little sugar and starch in the center and put 2-3 cherries in. Pinch the edges.

9. Boil.

10. Stir gently and cook for 5 minutes after they surface (the water should not actively boil).

11. Put the finished varenyky on a plate, brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Serve with cherry sauce.

12. For the sauce, take a glass of cherries, 1 tbsp of starch, 1-2 tbsp of sugar and 50 g of water.

13. Stir and crush the cherries to make them juice.

14. Heat for a few minutes until the starch thickens slightly (add more water if necessary).