Vareneky

Ingredients

For Dough:
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon oil

For Filling:
1/2 pound sharp cheese, shredded
2 cups mashed potatoes

Directions

Heat 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt in large pan. Mix flour, egg, salt, milk, and oil until sticky dough emerges. Roll out dough on floured board 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles. Combine cheese, mashed potatoes. Fill centers of dough circles with filling, 1-2 tablespoons. Wet edges of dough, fold in half. Pinch together to seal. Drop into simmering water; cook for 10 minutes. Remove and drain, then fry in butter until brown.
Yield: 6-8 servings