Mini Potato and Caramelized Onion Puffs (Knishes) Recipe

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Filling :

• Heat oil over medium heat in medium skillet.
• Add onion and cook until dark brown, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and combine with mashed potatoes.
• Taste to adjust seasonings.
• Set aside.

Crust :

• Blend flour and salt in medium mixing bowl.
• Cut shortening into flour mixture, using a pastry blender, or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle with 4 tbsp (50 mL) water.
• Combine with a fork, adding enough additional water if necessary until dough holds together.
• Turn out onto well-floured board and shape into a ball.
• Divide into 3 portions.
• Working with 1 portion of dough at a time (keep remaining covered with plastic wrap), roll into a 13“x 6 “ (32 cm x 15 cm ) rectangle. (Each rectangle will make two logs).
• Place 1/3 of filling mixture along bottom long side of the rectangle.
• Brush bottom edge with water.
• Roll from bottom, one turn, to cover filling with pastry.
• Cut along edge and pinch to seal.
• Cut log into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining portion of rectangle.
• Repeat with remaining dough balls.
• Brush tops with oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
• Bake in preheated oven 15 - 17 minutes or until golden.