1tspmustardstone-ground or Dijon, optional for a little zip
Salt & pepperto taste
1/4cupcream cheese for extra creaminess
For the dough
3cupswhite whole wheat flour360g
1large egg
½cupsour cream
~½ cup warm water
1tablespoonoil
¾teaspoonsalt
½tspdried marjoram
1/2 tspdried dill
¼tspblack pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and spices.
Add egg, sour cream, oil, and warm water gradually. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic and let it rest at room temperature for at least 45 minutes (or up to 24 hours in the fridge). This step is key—resting relaxes the gluten, making the dough easier to roll.
In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion in a little oil until soft and golden.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Let cool slightly, then mix with the kielbasa (removed from casing).
Add marjoram, mustard, and parsley. Taste and season with salt & pepper.
Fold in the cream cheese to bind the sausage filling.
Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick
Cut circles (about 3 inches across).
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each.
Fold over, seal edges well (use water if needed), and crimp with fingers or a fork.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
Boil pierogi in batches—when they float, cook 1–2 minutes more.
Optional: pan-fry in butter with onions until golden after boiling.
Notes
Don’t skip the rest - the longer rest softens the bran, making the dough much easier to work with.Season your filling - taste before filling! Add a pinch of salt, pepper, or even a little marjoram if your sausage is on the mild side.Keep unused dough covered - it dries out quickly, so work in batches and keep the rest wrapped or under a towel.