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Mary and Max: Glicks Potato Knish

Mary and Max: Glicks Potato Knish

Feast of Starlight
A recipe for Glicks Potato Knish inspired by the movie Mary and Max.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • DOUGH
  • 240 g / 15oz / 3 cups - all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp - salt
  • 1 tsp - baking powder
  • 100 g / 3.5oz - vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp - lemon juice
  • 1 - egg large
  • 113 g / 4oz / 1/2 cup - water or more as needed
  • FILLING:
  • 2 tbsp - olive oil
  • 1 - yellow onion small dice
  • 1 - garlic clove minced
  • 2 - medium russet potatoes peeled, sliced into 1/2" medallions
  • 3/4 lb - ground beef
  • EGG WASH:
  • 1 - egg large
  • maldon as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • To prepare the dough, combine the dries together in a bowl. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, water, and egg until combined. Add the wets to the dries and mix until it forms a ball of dough. Knead until smooth. You can add some more water if the dough is not coming together.
  • Place the dough into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for at least one hour at room temperature.
  • Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring to a simmer. Cook until soft and drain. Mash with a fork. Lumps are okay. Set aside and let it cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat a pan over medium heat with 2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until soft.
  • Add the beef to the pan and cook until brown. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the beef mixture to the mashed potatoes and stir to combine. Taste again for salt and pepper.
  • Roll the dough out into a lightly floured surface. Roll it out as thin as possible where you can easily handle it without tearing.
  • Punch out 4" circles (or whatever size you prefer). Scoop a small amount of filling into the center of circle. Gently twist and wrap the dough to close the opening. Place the knish seam side down on a baking sheet. Brush with a lightly beaten egg and sprinkle with a bit of maldon on top of each.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.