Potato Kasha Knishes Recipes

KASHA KNISHES

Steps:

• Add all the wet ingredients to a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until well combined and a dough forms. Knead dough well for 5-10 minutes. Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover. Fridge the dough for one hour. In a pan, add 1 tablespoon of Colavita Olive Oil and the diced onion. Fry on med-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove the onion and add 1 tablespoon of Colavita Olive Oil. Add the Kasha (Buckwheat), salt and pepper. Stir well. Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. In a bowl combine the kasha, onions and mashed potatoes. Stir well. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Put the filling across the dough longways 2 inches from the bottom. (See picture for reference). Egg-wash the bottom and top of the dough and roll longways. Roll the log so that it is closed tightly. Use the palm of your hand to create dents in the log every 2 inches. Use a knife to cut where you dented. (See picture 2 for reference) Face the dough upwards so the open part is facing up. Use your thumbs to push the dough into the center. (See picture 3 for reference) Put on a baking sheet and egg-wash generously. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top appears golden brown.

SARAH'S KNISH

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Combine potatoes and onions in a large bowl; season with 2 teaspoons of salt, pepper, sugar, and garlic. Mash until smooth; set aside.
• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Beat eggs, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, warm water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually stir in flour. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Divide the dough into thirds and roll each piece out to about 9x13-inches. Slice the rolled dough in half lengthwise, then spread the potato mixture down the center of each strip. Roll each strip around the filling and gently press to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling to end with six logs.
• Cut each log into 1-inch slices and place cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the edges of the dough toward the center of the potato mixture to form a bun. Beat egg yolks and milk together in a small bowl. Brush each knish with the the egg yolk mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.

KASHA KNISHES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• • 1 tsp Water Thaw pastry sheets according to package directions. Sauté onions in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned. Set aside. Beat egg in a bowl and toss the kasha in it. Place tossed kasha in a large skillet with a tightly fitting cover. Over high heat, flatten, stir & chop the kasha with a fork until the grains separate. Remove from heat. Bring broth to a boil. Slowly pour broth over the kasha, cover skillet, and cook over low heat until the liquid is all absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in onions, salt & pepper. Cool to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a cookie sheet. On a lightly floured board, roll one pastry sheet into a 11" X 14" rectangle. Cut into 3" circles and place 2 tsp. filling in the center of each circle. Pull edges up around the filling, completely enclosing it. Pinch dough together to form a tight package. Turn packages over and place seam side down on a cookie sheet. Beat remaining egg substitute with water to make an "egg wash". Brush each knish with this wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Repeat with remaining sheets of dough. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

VEGAN KNISHES

Steps:

• Place a piece of parchment paper on a large cookie sheet. Spray a little oil on the parchment. Set aside.
• Prepare 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes.
• DOUGH.
• Beat together 1 cup of the mashed potatoes, the 1 tablespoons of oil and the salt. Add the flour, and baking powder, mix well.
• Mix in the water and knead into a smooth dough. I used my mix master to mix this and it worked great. The dough was wonderfully soft.
• Let the dough rest in a bowl covered with a damp cloth for about 1/2 hour.
• FILLING.
• Saute the onions in the tablespoons of oil until transparent. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. I mixed it with the mix master just until combined.
• Cut the dough into 4 sections and roll each section out thin. Cut the circle into 4 more pieces and put 1-2 tablespoons of the filling in each.
• Gather up the edges and join in the middle and pinch together so the filling doesn't leak out.
• Put the knish on the parchment covered baking tray with the pinched side down.
• Brush the top with soy creamer if desired.
• Set the oven to 350'F and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve with horseradish or mustard.
• Bon Appetit.

NATALIE POWELL'S KNISHES

Steps:

• Dissolve chicken bouillon in 1 tablespoon water.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and return potatoes to pot.
• Mash potatoes, onion mixture, 1 egg, garlic, chicken bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper together until potatoes are smooth.
• Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Stir oil and 2 eggs into flour mixture. Add 3/4 cup water and beat until dough is smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 5 balls.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
• Roll 1 dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into a very thin rectangle. Brush surface of the dough with oil. Place about 5 spoonfuls of the potato mixture in a line on the dough about 2 inches from the long edge. Roll dough around filling. Pinch one end of the roll. Use the edge of your hand to cut dough roll into 5 knishes and pinch the edges of each. Repeat for remaining dough balls and potato filling. Place knishes on prepared baking sheet and brush each knish with oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and dough is cooked through, about 20 minutes.