You have not cooked varenyky like this before: how to bake them deliciously

Baked varenyky have a completely different flavor than boiled ones. They are very juicy and soft. The main thing is to make the right dough so that the products do not fall apart. Also, be sure to add mushroom gravy.

The idea of cooking baked varenyky is published on the page of a food blogger with the nickname alin withkitchen on Instagram. It is delicious to use sauerkraut for the filling.

Ingredients for the dough:

• boiling water - 250 ml.

• flour - 500 g
• sunflower oil - 50 ml.
• butter - 20 g
• salt - a pinch

Ingredients for the filling:

• sauerkraut - 350 g
• onion - 1 pc.
• salt, pepper.

For the creamy sauce:

• dried porcini mushrooms - 100 g (if available)
• champignons - 300 g
• 20-30% cream - 500 ml.
• water - 200 ml
• onion - 2 pcs.
• parsley
• salt, sugar - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the dough. It should be quite elastic.

2. Form it into a ball, cover with a damp towel and leave for half an hour.

3. Then divide it into several pieces and roll each one out into a thin layer on a floured table.

4. Cut out the circles.

5. Put the filling and pinch. Then they must be frozen.

6. If you use dried mushrooms for the sauce, soak them in advance and then put them in a sieve.

7. Fry the onion until transparent. Chop the champignons and fry them together with the porcini mushrooms in vegetable oil until they are browned.

8. Add cream, salt, sugar, and pepper and cook until half the liquid has evaporated. Add chopped herbs.

9. Put a layer of frozen varenyky on the bottom of the pan, pour the mushroom sauce over, and add water.

10. Bake at 200 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Garnish the dish with fresh herbs.