Echpochmak from cottage cheese dough

4 servings

30 minutes

Echpochmak made from cottage cheese dough is an original variation of the traditional Tatar pie, infused with the tenderness and lightness of cottage cheese. Known for its triangular silhouette, echpochmak is one of the iconic pastries of Tatar cuisine that reflects its rich culinary heritage. In this recipe, the usual yeast dough is replaced with cottage cheese dough, making the pie soft, slightly sweet, and with a hint of sourness. Its texture melts in your mouth while the crispy sugar crust adds a pleasant contrast. This echpochmak requires no complex ingredients and is quick and easy to prepare, making it an excellent option for home baking. It is served with tea, creating an atmosphere of coziness and warmth typical of traditional Tatar family gatherings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 877
• Proteins: 18g
• Fats: 45g
• Carbohydrates: 101.1g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 200 g
• Butter: 200 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 400 g
• Soda: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Heat the butter to soften it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g

2. Mix the butter with the cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Cottage cheese: 200 g

3. Pour baking soda mixed with vinegar into the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Add flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 400 g

5. Cut the dough into small flatbreads.

6. Coat the flatbread in sugar, fold it in half, then sprinkle with sugar again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g

7. Make a triangle from the flatbread.

8. Bake in the oven at standard temperature until done.