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Warm milk slightly in the microwave.
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THIS is the secret to perfect dough.
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Add melted butter to the milk.
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Stir in the sugar and salt.
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Beat the egg and add.
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Pour in the flour and mix well.
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Knead slightly, or put all ingredients in the bread machine on 'dough' setting.
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Roll out thinly and cut in circles.
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Place a teaspoon (or tablespoon) of chosen filling (I use mashed potatoes, but you can add cheese, onion and diced bacon as well) in the middle of the circle.
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Pinch together.
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Crimp with a fork.
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Drop into boiling salted water.
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Perogie is cooked when it rises to the surface.
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Spoon onto plates and freeze separately, or if eating right away, fry up onions (diced) and chopped bacon -- add perogies.
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Cook over medium heat, turning when golden brown.
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Serve with yogurt or sour cream and bacon bits.
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ENJOY!