Home cooking attempt — Pierogi from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Pierogi from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting sour rye sourdough right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The tangy and hearty result was rewarding once I got it right.

the Christmas Eve wigilia meal has strict traditional rules including twelve meatless dishes. I served it with kwas chlebowy bread drink as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Pierogi yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.