Cheddar Cheese and Potato Pierogi

(United States)
Serves 4 to 8 (makes about 40 dumplings)
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some extra for dusting
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup warm water
3 tablespoons sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
2 medium baking potatoes, such as russet
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or bacon fat
1 teaspoon salt (omit [...]

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Dumplings and Cocky’s Joy

(Australia)
Serves 4 to 6 (makes about 12 dumplings)
INGREDIENTS
For the Syrup
½ cup golden syrup
½ cup light muscovado or other unrefined sugar
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
For the Dumplings
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
Equipment
Large, wide [...]

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Leaf-Wrapped Rice and Banana Bundles

Khao Tom Mat (Thailand)
Serves 4 to 8 (makes 8 dumplings)
INGREDIENTS
For the Rice Mixture
¼ cup dried black turtle beans, soaked in plenty of water for 6 to 8 hours or ½ cup canned, drained and rinsed
3 pandan leaves, each folded in half and tied into a knot for easier handling, or ¼ teaspoon pandan extract
½ cup [...]

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Panfriend Dumplings Stuffed with Pork and Cabbage

Jiao Zi (China)
Serves 4 to 8 (makes about 32 dumplings)
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
2¼ cupws unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some extra for dusting
1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil
For the Filling
2 dried shiitake or black mushrooms, soaked in hot water to cover for 30 minutes
½ pound boneless pork loin, chopped fine or freshly ground pork
1 small head [...]

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