Classic Vareniki with Cottage Cheese

4 servings

45 minutes

Nothing extra - neutral dough that does not distract from the delicate filling. A simple, clear and wonderful recipe from the Tula restaurant "Dvoryanskoe Sobranie". The recipe was shared with us by Nika Ganich, the author of the book "Georgrafia to Taste with Nika Ganich. Tula.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 569.4
• Proteins: 25.3g
• Fats: 6.4g
• Carbohydrates: 104.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 550 g
• Water: 250 ml
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Cottage cheese: 250 g
• Salt: 2 g
• Butter: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Add salt and an egg to the sifted flour and mix. Pour in warm water and knead the dough until it doesn't stick to your hands. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, covered with plastic wrap or a towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 550 g
   • Salt: 2 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Water: 250 ml

2. Roll out the prepared dough into a thin layer, use a glass to cut circles with a diameter of 5-6 cm, place the cottage cheese filling on the dough, and shape and seal the dumplings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 250 g

3. Boil in salted water over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 g

4. Place the ready dumplings on a plate with a slotted spoon, drizzle with melted butter, and season with sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter:  to taste