How to Make Natalie Powell's Knishes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Knishes are a beloved traditional Jewish dish that has been enjoyed for generations. These delectable pastries are usually filled with a savory mixture of potatoes, onions, and other flavorful ingredients, and then baked to golden perfection. The result is a delightful treat that is loved by people of all ages.

One of the most famous recipes for knishes comes from Natalie Powell, a renowned chef and cookbook author. Her knishes are widely regarded as a quintessential example of this c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 25 knishes

  • Dissolve chicken bouillon in 1 tablespoon water.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and return potatoes to pot.
  • Mash potatoes, onion mixture, 1 egg, garlic, chicken bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper together until potatoes are smooth.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Stir oil and 2 eggs into flour mixture. Add 3/4 cup water and beat until dough is smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 5 balls.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Roll 1 dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into a very thin rectangle. Brush surface of the dough with oil. Place about 5 spoonfuls of the potato mixture in a line on the dough about 2 inches from the long edge. Roll dough around filling. Pinch one end of the roll. Use the edge of your hand to cut dough roll into 5 knishes and pinch the edges of each. Repeat for remaining dough balls and potato filling. Place knishes on prepared baking sheet and brush each knish with oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and dough is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 231mg