PIROGEN 
This is an authentic recipe. It belonged to my grandma. She loved to cook for us when we visited.

DOUGH:

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chicken fat (schmaltz) or use butter, if desired
4 tablespoons Crisco or butter

Sift dry ingredients together. Blend into shortening. Add water all at one time. (This makes a soft dough as for biscuits).

Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 4-inch squares. Place a spoon full of meat mixture (see below) on each square, and pinch together into a boat shape.

Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 15 or 20 minutes.

May be prepared in advance and placed in refrigerator until ready to bake. May be served with broth, if desired.

MEAT FILLING:

2 pounds meat (from brisket, skirt or flank)
1 small onion
about 2 tablespoons chicken fat (schmaltz) or use butter, if desired
salt and pepper

Simmer meat in water or beef broth as for soup, adding seasonings such as thyme, celery, parsley, salt and pepper, etc.

When well done, remove from liquid and put through food processor or meat grinder, using fine knife.

Grind in a small onion and season with salt, pepper and chicken fat or butter to taste, mixing well.

Use as a filling for above.

Submitted by: Sarah

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 Marlene (California) says:
Please tell Sarah, who provided the pirogen recipe, how grateful I am for her providing this recipe. My Grandmother used to make it to go with her delicious chicken soup for holiday dinners. This is the first time I found a recipe that looks like what she used to make. Please thank her for me!!!

 

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