Bryndzové Pirohy (Slovakia)
Serves 6
Ingredients
Method
500 g. Plain Flour
1 Egg
250 ml. Warm Water
1 tsp. Salt
500 g. Sheep Cheese (Bryndza), Or Substitute With Feta
2 Medium Potatoes, Boiled and Mashed
Salt and Pepper to Taste
200 g. Bacon, Diced
To make the dough, combine the flour, egg, water, and salt, kneading until smooth. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
In a bowl, mix the cheese and mashed potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Cut out circles using a glass or cookie cutter.
Place a spoonful of the filling in the middle of each circle. Fold over and press the edges together to seal.
Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the pirohy a few at a time until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
In a pan, fry the bacon until crispy and pour it over the pirohy.