Valentina Ablaev
Making pierogi or pelmeni from scratch starts with the perfect dough recipe! This simple pierogi dough recipe creates an elastic yet soft dough that is easy-to-roll dough and won’t tear when filled and boiled. With just a few pantry staples, you’ll have a traditional dough to fill as use as desired.
Pierogi Dough Recipe
I love working with this soft and smooth elastic dough. It’s my base recipe for so many fillings. You can either use a stand up mixer with a dough hook to mix the dough or by hand.
What are Pierogi?
Pierogi are dumplings made with this homemade dough and filled with a savory or sweet filling. The dumplings are then boiled or steamed and then tossed in butter and served.
This is a classic that is so versatile, here are recipes that use the base dough:
How to Make Homemade Pierogi Dough-
- Place the dough hook on to your kitchen aid mixer. In the mixing bowl, add the milk, salt, egg, water, and combine.
- Add in four cups of flour, and mix until well combined. Add more flour as needed. You want the dough to be soft and elastic and not stick to your hands. We usually always end up using 4 1/4 cups flour.
- Keep the dough covered in the bowl and let the dough rest until it’s ready to be used. The dough will become soft and pliable once its rested.
Tips for Making the BEST Pierogi Dough-
- Flour– The amount of flour you need will depend on the type of flour you use. Start off with 4 cups then slowly add more by tablespoons. The dough should NOT stick to your hands when you pinch it.
- Rest time– When you allow the dough to rest about 15 minutes before you work with it, the dough will become soft and pliable and will be easier to work with.
Can I Freeze the dough?
Yes, you can freeze the dough if you have any leftovers.
- Just add the dough into a floured freezer bag and freeze.
- When you are ready to defrost the dough, just remove it the day before you want to use and let it thaw in the fridge.
- Be sure to generously flour your working surface.
Thank you for trying our basic pierogi dough recipe. Let us know if you try this recipe, we would love to hear your feedback!
EASY Pierogi Dough Recipe
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted**
Instructions
- Attach the dough hook to the Kitchen Aid mixer. Mix the milk, salt, egg and water.
- Add the flour, continue mixing until the dough is smooth and flour is well incorporated. (Dough should not stick to your hands.)
- Allow the dough to rest 15-30 minutes before using it. Be sure to keep dough tightly covered so it doesn't get dry.
