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By Norene Gilletz
Posted July 23rd, 2007
This article is reprinted with permission from The Food Processor Bible, by Norene Gilletz, (2001, Whitecap Books)
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Servings: 30
Author Notes: Nearly every kitchen today has a food processor (or should), but most people do not even begin to use this versatile and invaluable kitchen tool to its full potential. Norene Gilletz is about to change all that. Her new book, an encyclopedic reference on the food processor -- including over 500 recipes, will teach your old food processor how to do an impressive array of new tricks.
Ingredients: Knish Dough:
2 eggs (or 1 egg plus 2 egg whites)
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups flour

Potato Filling
:
8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
3 or 4 medium onions, cut in chunks
1/4 cup oil or margarine
2 eggs (or 1 egg plus 2 egg whites)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions: For dough: Process eggs, oil and water on the STEEL BLADE until mixed, about 5 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and process just until blended, about 8 seconds. Do not overprocess or dough will become tough. Let dough stand while you prepare filling.

For filling: Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return saucepan to heat for about 1 minute to remove excess moisture, shaking pan to prevent scorching. Mash potatoes with a potato masher. (If done in the processor, they become gluey.)

Combine potatoes with onions, oil, eggs and seasonings. Mix well.

Assembly: Divide dough into 4 pieces. Working with one piece at a time on a floured surface, coat lightly on all sides with a little flour and pat into a rectangle. Roll as thin as possible into a large rectangle.

Place a row of filling about 2 inches wide along longer side of rectangle, about 1 inch from edge. Roll up into a long roll. Using the edge of your hand, press down on roll and, with a sawing motion, cut through dough. Repeat every 2 inches. Turn knishes on end, pressing cut edge in slightly. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Bake on sprayed baking sheet in preheated 350° F oven about 35 minutes until golden.

Variation: To make miniature knishes, roll dough into a 6 x 18-inch rectangle. Place a narrow band of filling (about 1 inch wide) along longer side of rectangle, about 1 inch from edge. Roll up into a long, narrow roll. Cut with the edge of your hand into 1-inch pieces. Seal ends. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Excellent for hors d'oeuvres.



 

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