**Make the Dough:** In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the warm milk and egg. Gradually incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add a little more milk if the dough is too dry. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
**Prepare the Filling:** Boil the Jersey Royal potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and return to the pot. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
**Mash the Potatoes:** Mash the cooked potatoes with the 4 tablespoons of Jersey butter until smooth. Stir in the cooked leeks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Let the filling cool slightly.
**Assemble the Pierogi:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles. Place a spoonful of the potato and leek filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges tightly to seal, crimping with a fork if desired.
**Cook the Pierogi:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the pierogi into the boiling water, a few at a time. Cook until they float to the surface and are heated through, about 3-4 minutes after they rise.
**Make the Brown Butter Sauce:** While the pierogi are cooking, melt the 6 tablespoons of Jersey butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter.
**Serve:** Remove the cooked pierogi from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and drain well. Toss the pierogi with the brown butter sauce and sprinkle with fresh dill. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
Resting the dough is crucial for a tender pierogi. Don't skip this step!
Make sure to seal the pierogi edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
You can freeze uncooked pierogi for later. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer bag or container.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of crispy fried onions for extra flavor.
Large pot
Large frying pan
Rolling pin
Small saucepan
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