When I was a kid, pierogies were something that we always made for a special occasion-at least the homemade kind. We usually made them for Christmas Eve. I remember it always being such a project with perhaps a little bit of yelling involved. But now I don't think they are such a project (hey I make my own cheese right?). They are well worth the work. I can usually knock them out in less than an hour, as long as the mashed potatoes are cool. Potato/Cheese Pierogi For the dough: 2 c flour 1 egg 2 T sour cream 1 T butter 1/4 t salt approx 1/2 c water 1/2 c cold mashed potatoes Potato/Cheese Filling: 1 T grated onion (or shallot) 2 T butter 2 c cold mashed potato 1 c cottage cheese salt/pepper Mix the ingredients for the filling and set aside. Mix the dough ingredients and knead - do not knead too much or dough will become tough. Divide dough in half. Cover and set aside 1/2 of dough. Roll dough thin on a floured surface. Cut into 2" circles ...