Holiday Pagach–A East European Tradition

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6 c. flour
1 packet dry yeast
1 tbsp butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 cup milk

FILLING:

Potatoes (3 large potatoes)
Sharp Cheddar cheese (1 and 1/2 cups shredded)
Egg
Salt and pepper

Beat until smooth. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Scald 1/2 cup milk and mix with butter and sugar until dissolved. Let cool.

Mix yeast and milk mixture with flour. In bowl, knead all together and let rise until double in bulk. Let stand in bowl for 2 hours. Cover.
Make 3 balls and let rise until light. Roll out dough and put into cookie sheet, then put layer of potato and cheese mixture and put another layer of dough. Prick with fork and bake at 375 degrees for about 1/2 hour, then butter as soon as you take from oven.

Holiday baking by RAR

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy holiday season!

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