Sarah’s Potato and Onion Knishes

Name: Sarah’s Potato and Onion Knishes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 60 servings
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 whole Diced Onion; 2 whole Eggs; 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 7 whole Peeled Whole Potatoes; 3 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sugar; 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Whole Milk

Appetizer 🧄Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 Jewish 🇮🇱 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food

Sarah’s Potato and Onion Knishes feature silky mashed potatoes and sweet sautéed onions tucked inside a tender, golden-baked crust. The contrast of creamy filling and flaky dough makes them comforting and richly satisfying. Serve warm for a cozy dinner side, a lunch snack, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings.

Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves60
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then let steam dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Combine the potatoes and onions in a large bowl; season with 2 teaspoons salt, sugar, black pepper, and garlic. Mash until smooth; set aside.
4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5

Beat the warm water, remaining 1/2 cup oil, 2 eggs, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl; gradually stir in the flour. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
6

Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces; roll each piece out to about 9x13 inches, then cut each one in half lengthwise. Divide and spread the potato mixture down the center of each dough strip. Roll each strip around the filling; gently press to seal to make 6 logs.
7

Cut each log into 1-inch slices; place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the dough edges toward the center of the potato mixture to form a bun. Whisk 2 egg yolks and milk together in a small bowl; brush each knish with the egg yolk mixture.
8

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.