Russian Pelmeni Meat Dumplings

Make the Dough

1. Gather the ingredients.

2. In a food processor, pulse to combine eggs, water, oil, salt, and half of the flour.

3. Add remaining flour and process until a smooth dough forms.

4. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until it is no longer sticky.

5. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. The dough can be refrigerated at this point until ready to roll.

Make the Filling

1. Gather the ingredients.

2. In a medium bowl, combine onion, ground pork, ground beef, salt, and pepper and stir until thoroughly mixed.

3. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

Form the Pelmeni

1. Cut dough into 8 equal pieces, about 3 to 3 1/4 ounces each.

2. Keep the rest covered while you roll 1 piece of dough into a finger-width cylinder.

3. Cut dough into 10 pieces.

4. Roll each of the 10 pieces into a 2-inch circle.

5. Spread 1 teaspoon of filling on the circle, almost to the edges.

6. Pick up the circle and fold to create a half-moon.

7. Pinch edges together, making sure there is no trapped air that could cause them to explode when cooking.

8. Place formed pelmeni on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Cook the Pelmeni

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Drop 10 pelmeni into the boiling water.

2. When pelmeni rise to surface, boil an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove dumplings from water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a covered dish to keep warm. Repeat with remaining dumplings.

4. Serve boiled dumplings with melted butter, red wine vinegar, black pepper, and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy.