Vatrushki made from unleavened dough
6 servings
30 minutes
Vatrushki are a traditional pastry of Russian cuisine that combines tender dough with a juicy filling of cottage cheese or berries. This simple yet exquisite recipe originated in the depths of Russian villages, where vatrushki symbolized home comfort and hospitality. Their taste is rich, with a slight tang from the cottage cheese, sweetness from the berries, and an airy texture that becomes crispy after baking. Due to their versatility, vatrushki are perfect for breakfast or tea time. The sweet version can be served with honey or jam, while the less sweet one goes well with sour cream or yogurt. Vatrushki delight with their simplicity of preparation and the possibility to experiment with fillings to create new flavor combinations.
1
Prepare unleavened dough, roll it out to a thickness of 1/2 cm, cut out circles with a glass or round cutter; knead the dough scraps into a ball, roll it out again, and cut out circles.
- Yeast-free dough: 1 kg
2
Place cottage cheese or berries on the circles, fold the edges, then arrange the pastries on a dry sheet or baking tray, brush with beaten egg, and put in a hot oven for 10-15 minutes to bake.
- Cottage cheese: 500 g
- Sugar: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece