Description
Enjoy these delicious Potato Knishes, a traditional Jewish snack perfect for any occasion. These baked pastries are filled with a savory potato mixture and make a satisfying treat for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Potato Filling:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or schmaltz
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, warm water, egg, and vinegar. Combine wet mixture with flour to form a dough. Knead briefly, cover, and let rest for 1 hour.
- Potato Filling: Boil diced potatoes until tender. Mash and mix with sautéed onions, spices, and parsley.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough, fill with potato mixture, roll up, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute russet potatoes with Yukon Gold for a creamier texture.
- Schmaltz can be replaced with oil for a vegetarian option.
- Knishes freeze well; reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knish
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
