Usrke (Polish dumplings)

Ingredients

For the dough
225g/½lb plain flour
1 egg
water to mix

For the filling
450g/1lb of dried mushrooms, soaked according to instructions
1 onion
25-50g/1-2 oz butter
salt and pepper

Method

1. Fry the onion in the butter. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper. Mix the beaten egg into the flour. Add water to mix to a soft dough. Roll out the dough and use a small glass to cut into rounds.
2. Spoon a tsp of the mushroom mixture onto each round and pat into dough balls.
3. Cook in boiling salted water for five minutes and spoon into bowls of borsht just before serving.