Potato Knish

Name: Potato Knish
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((or more as needed), spooned and leveled); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg (, beaten); 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup schmaltz ((rendered chicken fat) OR bacon grease (see note)); 1/2 cup warm water; 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (, peeled and quartered (about 6 medium/large)); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; salt and pepper (, to taste); 1/4 cup butter (, sliced); 3 cups diced yellow onion; 2 tablespoons schmaltz; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; salt and ground black pepper (, to taste); 1 egg; 2 teaspoons water (, or as needed); 1 tablespoon olive oil (, or as needed)

Instructions

Prep:55minCook:40min

A classic potato knish is a must have nosh, where a flavored potato mixture is encased in a delicate, flaky pastry. Beautifully golden on the outside, and tender on the inside. Enjoy this knish recipe warm, room temperature, or even cold!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:08:18 GMT