JELLY ROLL KNISHES WITH RICE OR POTATO FILLING

Jelly Roll Knishes With Rice or Potato Filling image

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 slices per person, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

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2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups rice flour
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons melted chicken fat
1 1/2 cups minced onions
2 cups plain dry mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons dry cilantro leaves
2 cups cold cooked rice
1 1/2 cups minced green onions or 1 1/2 cups white onions
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Combine flour, baking powder, salt Make a well, add oil, eggs and water. Mix the wet with the dry. You might have to add a little more water to form a dough. Knead the dough until it is a ball in the bowl.
Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth about five minutes. Place in greased bowl. Cover and refrigerate one hour or longer. You can make this ahead.
Make filling No. 1 or No. 2; set aside.
Divide the dough into 3 portions.
On floured surface roll out each piece to a rectangle at least ten inches long and as wide as you can.
Spread filling along one long end and an inch from edge.
Roll up jelly roll fashion and pinch the edges closed. Repeat with remaining dough.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Arrange on no-stick baking sheets, brush dough with olive oil.
Bake about 40 minutes until browned.
Removed and set about 5 minutes.
With sharp knife cut each roll into 8 pieces.
Serve with cream gravy, margarine, turkey or
chicken gravy.
You can serve spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce with the knishes filled with rice if you desire.
To freeze: Freeze cut slices on tray. Remove and pack with waxed paper in between slices.
To serve: Thaw and reheat in microwave.