About National Pierogi Day
Pierogi are Polish dumplings made from unleavened dough and various sweet or savory fillings. Boiled, baked, or fried, the outer pinched dough is always the same, but what's inside can be made up of just about anything. Popular fillings include meat, cheese and potato, sauerkraut, and fruit.
According to Polska Foods, pierogi have been around since the 13th century, though their origin is unknown.
Pierogi is the plural form of pierog, which is not commonly used. Here’s an easy recipe in case you want to make your own pierogi for National Pierogi Day:
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