Ukrainian Puff Pastry Knish Recipe - Authentic and Delicious

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: phyllo dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while phyllo is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Mash the potatoes until smooth and let cool slightly.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Combine the mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the pastry into squares or circles, about 4-6 inches in diameter.

Place a spoonful of the potato mixture in the center of each pastry piece.

Fold the pastry over to create a pocket and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs, caraway seeds, and paprika if desired.

Place the knishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up.

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