Natalie Powell's Knishes

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry dough, thawed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potato mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut puff pastry dough into 12 equal squares. Place 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture into the center of each square. Fold the corners of the dough over the filling, pinching the edges together to form a triangle.
5. Place triangles on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Knishes are a popular Jewish street food, originating in Eastern Europe.
• The word “knish” is derived from a Yiddish word meaning “dumpling”.
• Knishes can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including potatoes, meat, mushrooms, and cheese.