Irresistible Coney Island Knishes: Authentic American Delights!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 knishes

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾cupsall-purpose flour, or more as needed

  • 1teaspoonkosher salt

  • 1teaspoonbaking powder

  • ½cupcanola oil

  • ½cupwarm water

  • 1largeegg, beaten

  • 1teaspoonwhite vinegar

  • 2 ½poundsrusset potatoes, peeled and quartered

  • 8ouncescorned beef

  • 1cupfinely chopped cooked cabbage

  • ½cupbutter

  • 2cupsdiced yellow onion

  • 2teaspoonskosher salt

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1largeegg

  • 2teaspoonswater, or as needed

  • 1tablespoonolive oil, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Make dough: Whisk flour, kosher salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Add oil, warm water, beaten egg, and vinegar. Mix by hand until dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto the counter and knead until soft, smooth, and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. Meanwhile, make filling: Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash and set aside.

  3. Chop corned beef and cabbage into fine pieces.

  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, corned beef, cabbage, and kosher salt. Cook and stir until onions are soft and golden brown and beef fat is rendered, about 10 minutes.

  5. Transfer beef mixture to the bowl with mashed potatoes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined, then let filling cool to room temperature.

  6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats.

  7. Divide chilled dough in half; flatten one half into a rectangle on a floured surface. Roll out into a larger rectangle about 1/8-inch thick, pulling the corners as needed.

  8. Place 3 cups filling over one long end, about 3 inches away from the edges. Beat egg with water in a small bowl and brush egg wash over the opposite end and a little on the sides. Stretch dough to cover filling, then roll up toward the egg-washed side. Fold the last 3 or 4 inches on top. Press in filling; roll over so seam-side is on the bottom.

  9. Trim off excess dough from the ends if desired. Mark, but do not cut, dough into 8 equal pieces. Flour the side of your hand and press into the marks. Rub back and forth against the counter to separate each piece. Position each piece with one cut-end facing down and the other facing up. Squish down the top and tuck everything into the center to form a round knish.

  10. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush bottoms with olive oil and place on the prepared baking sheets. Brush leftover egg wash on top.

  11. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool until just warm or room temperature.

Cooking Tips:

You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon fine salt for the kosher salt and lemon juice for the vinegar if needed.

I think the baked version is the easiest, but if you feel so inclined, these can also be deep-fried or pan-fried.

You may end up with extra filling.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
21%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
46mg
15%
Sodium
629mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
7g
14%
Vitamin C
23mg
25%
Calcium
44mg
3%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
423mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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