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In large bowl, sift flour, cornstarch and salt. Carefully add hot water and knead with spatula, by hand or a mixer for 5-8 min. Dough should not be too sticky. Cover with towel or plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
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In small bowl, combine blueberries, orange zest and sugar to make the filling.
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Sprinkle flour on work surface and roll out half the dough to 1⁄8'' thickness.
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Meanwhile, prepare boiling water in 4-quart pan with salt.
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Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to make circles in dough. Stretch the circles with your fingers.
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To assemble pierogis, spoon blueberry mixture with 3-4 blueberries in the center, carefully press edges together and pinch until completely closed. Use a mixture of flour and water as paste if needed to keep edges together.
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Once pierogis are assembled, carefully drop 4-6 in boiling water. They will sink to the bottom and then float. (Note: Carefully wiggle pierogis to prevent them from sticking on the pot).
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When pierogis float to the top, cook an additional 2-3 minutes after the floating process. Scoop out with a small colander.
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To make dipping sauce, add sour cream, honey, orange zest and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
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Serve warm or freeze for later.