Potato Knish
Servings
16knishes
Ingredients
Dough
Filling
You will also need
Instructions
Make the dough
  1. Whisk flour and baking powder together in a bowl.
  2. Create a well in the center and add the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Start mixing with a spoon until dough becomes sticky.
  4. Switch to your hands and knead until dough comes together in a ball. You may need to add more flour in small increments.
  5. Cover dough and set aside for an hour.
Make the filling
  1. Dice the onions and sauté in oil, butter, or chicken fat until soft and golden.
  2. Peel and boil the potatoes until soft. Drain then mash while still warm.
  3. Add in the fried onions, mash until smooth, and add salt to taste.
  4. Mix in the beaten egg.
  5. Set the filling aside to cool to room temperature before assembling.
To assemble
  1. Divide dough in half. Keep one half covered, and roll out the other half into a large rectangle on parchment paper.
  2. Place about half the potato filling along the long edge of the dough, about 2-3 inches from the edge.
  3. Gently roll it up into a log and cut off any extra dough at the ends.
  4. Use a knife to cut slits in the dough every 1-2 inches.
  5. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush generously with beaten egg.
  6. Brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes, until golden. Repeat assembly steps with remaining dough and filling.
Recipe Notes

This recipe can be made for a pareve, dairy, or meat meal. For pareve, only use canola or vegetable oil. For dairy substitute with butter where listed. For meat, substitute with chicken fat (schmaltz) where listed.

Tip: To make round knishes, use your finger to press down the rolled log at intervals to create 8 sections. Separate and shape each one into a round knish. The open sides will be the top and bottom. Gently press down the top and pull the edges of the dough together. Then, do steps 5-7 in the assembly section.
Nutrition Facts
Potato Knish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 520mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 15%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 4%
Iron 13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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