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Slice of pagac
Two preparations of pagáč in the Czech Republic

Pagash, pagach, or pagac—is a food made of mashed potatoes, dough, and cheese. It may also include cabbage in addition to the potatoes. It originated as a Lenten dish in Slavic regions. It is popular in Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southwestern Pennsylvania, which has been shaped by the large population of Catholic immigrants from those regions.

Description

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Pagash is a food made of mashed potatoes and dough.[1] It has been referred to as ‘Slavic pizza’[2] or ‘Polish pizza’.[3] Pierogi pizza is a related dish made with similar ingredients.[4][5]

Origin

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The food originated as a Lenten dish[6][7]inSlavic regions.[1][8][9] It is popular in Northeastern Pennsylvania[1] and Southwestern Pennsylvania, which has been shaped by the large population of Catholic immigrants from those regions.[4] It may be spelled pagash, pagach, or pagac.[10][2][11]

Recipe

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A modern Pennsylvania pagash dish typically consists of mashed potatoes or sautéed cabbage baked between or on top of pizza crust.[4] The potatoes or cabbage will often contain additives that may include butter, onions, cheese, and seasonings. Cheese may also be placed on top of the dish.[5][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Sukley, Bernadette (2016-04-29). Pennsylvania Made: Homegrown Products by Local Craftsman, Artisans, and Purveyors. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 78–79. ISBN 9781493013272. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22.
  • ^ a b "How to Make Slavic Pizza (Also Known as Pagach Bread)". Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  • ^ "Pagash -- Pierogi Pizza -- Polish Pizza Recipe - Food.com". www.food.com. Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  • ^ a b c "What is Pagash Pizza and Where to Find it in NEPA". nepapizzareview.com. 21 February 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  • ^ a b "Pagash- Some Serious Eating - Gardening Jones". Gardening Jones. 2012-04-29. Archived from the original on 2015-09-19. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  • ^ a b McAuliffe, Josh. "Archbald woman's Quick & Easy Pagash born of necessity". The Times Tribune. Archived from the original on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  • ^ "You Need to Join the Cult of Pennsylvania's Potato Pizza". SAVEUR. Archived from the original on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  • ^ "Ukrainian Pagash". The Foods of the World Forum. Archived from the original on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  • ^ "Making Lenten pockets of 'remembrance'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  • ^ "Pagac (Pagach) Recipe - Food.com". www.food.com. Archived from the original on 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  • ^ "Cast Iron Pagash". 2 April 2015. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.

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