Vegan Pierogi Dough

Vegan Pierogi Dough

from thespruceeats.com

This vegan pierogi dough recipe uses no eggs and no dairy in the recipe. It is made with flour, oil, salt, and water.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil, or other neutral oil
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, salt, oil, and water in a large bowl, and mix until dough forms a ball.

  3. 3

    If the dough is dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until moist. If the dough is sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it's smooth.

  4. 4

    On a floured work surface, knead dough 3 or 4 minutes or until elastic. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Roll, cut, fill, and cook pierogi.

  6. 6

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  7. 7

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  8. 8

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  10. 10

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