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Potato Pierogis

This is for one of those days when you need serious carb comfort..it seems like a lot of work, but if you don't care for perfection, and only want something to hit the spot, just work quickly, and as long as there's enough craving/motivation, the results will be worth the effort... One cup of flour + salt + (in a well) 1 tsp oil + 1 egg + water. Start with mix the wet ingredients in the well and then continue mixing until a soft dough is formed. Add water as needed. I also snuck in just a little bit of whole wheat flour. Knead, cover and set aside. For the stuffing, peel and dice about 3-4 medium russet potatoes. In a pot, cover the potatoes + 1 big clove of garlic and salt with water, and bring to boil. lower the heat a bit and let the potatoes cook. While the potatoes are cooking, roll the dough into a big roti. With a small cookie cutter, start cutting into small disks, and set on a baking tray dusted with flour. Keep covered with a kitchen towel. Once the potatoes